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The original documents are located in Box 14, folder "5/19-20/75 - California (9)" of the Sheila Weidenfeld Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Copyright Notice The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Gerald Ford donated to the United States of America his copyrights in all of his unpublished writings in National Archives collections. Works prepared by U.S. Government employees as part of their official duties are in the public domain. The copyrights to materials written by other individuals or organizations are presumed to remain with them. If you think any of the information displayed in the PDF is subject to a valid copyright claim, please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. Some items in this folder were not digitized because it contains copyrighted materials. Please contact the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library for access to these materials. bill SQ G Armands Courtrights Beverly Wilshire Hotel PLACE STAMP 9500 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD . BEVERLY HILLS 90212 HERE Glamorous Don Quijote Pool and Snack Bar with surrounding Cabana Guest Rooms. FORD & LIBRARY DERALD Digitized from Box 14 of the Sheila Weidenfeld Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library THE THE 300 1975 a 2012. ABY 391 34110 10 KAMOW the K The ik The Americana Project THE SITUATION NOW - 1973-74 For the first time in history the Department of State has in its new building in Washington handsome reception rooms in which the Secretary of State receives and entertains the leading figures of the world - kings, queens, presidents, prime ministers, foreign ministers, astronauts, financiers, and distinguished foreign and American officials and citizens from every field. More internationally and nationally prominent people are entertained here than in any other rooms in the United States. These rooms are also used by the President, the Vice President, the Chief Justice, and members of the President's Cabinet for official functions. Our First Lady The Fine Arts Committee of the State Department since 1961 has embarked on a long-range voluntary program - THE AMERICANA PROJECT - to furnish these Diplomatic Rooms with handsome American antique furniture and examples of the Mrs. Betty Ford, wife of the 38th President of the United decorative arts appropriate for the Rooms which are named for John Quincy Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, James Monroe, James Madison and States, made it clear early in her husband's administration that Martin Van Buren. American citizens, corporations, and foundations are invited to she intended to do what she could to focus on the Arts. In her first assist the State Department in displaying the finest period examples of American press conference in September, she indicated that the arts were a design and decoration in the Diplomatic Reception Rooms. special interest of hers, and in the nine months since, has done Guests and American and foreign visitors number in excess of 125,000 per year. Therefore, it is important that the rooms reflect our American cultural heritage in a much to prove her point. dignified manner. A visit here may provide foreigners with one of their few lasting educational and cultural impressions of our American way of life. At the White House, dinners and parties have had a special GOALS focus on the arts, from the finest in entertainment to various Gifts and loans of significant American period furniture, original oil paintings of table settings centering on the best in American crafts — from early historic events, American landscapes, portraits of national figures prominent elegant crystal and porcelain to handcrafted antique wooden in early American diplomatic history, and examples of the decorative arts are decoys. desired. Most-sought are those of the period 1740-1825. Official funds are not available for the prestige furnishings, paintings, and Her interest in the Arts goes back a long way. She studied decorative objects. Gifts and loans to date total in value over $9,000,000. There are dance under Martha Graham as a young girl, and moved from on consignment in the rooms many valuable objects on which annual payments of $250,000 should be made or they could be removed. It is important to improve the her hometown of Grand Rapids to New York to continue dancing architectural treatment of some areas to be more in accord with the American under Miss Graham. She returned to Grand Rapids, and channeled period furnishings. Architectural improvements costing at least $445,000 add to the overall cost of the program. her interest in dance by teaching the art professionally on an informal, part-time basis and working as a volunteer to bring MAKE GIFTS OR LOANS dance to underpriveleged children in Grand Rapids. Owners may wish to remove from storage or overcrowded rooms gift or loan items which would be of use to the Department of State. If necessary the State She continues to bring a focus on a broad variety of the arts Department will pay transportation charges to the Department. We do not wish to pay transportation charges on objects returned to the lender. Items lent to the as First Lady, and has very special interest in the heritage of the Department may be withdrawn on 60 days' notice. nation as it is preserved through such collections as those in the INSURANCE White House and the American Rooms of the State Department. Insurance on all loans and gifts will be carried by the Fine Arts Committee. Our insurance covers objects in transit from donor or lender to the State Department and return to the lender if necessary. Lenders may continue to carry their own insurance. Interested donors to the Americana Collection may contact Mrs. Robert Johns Clark, the National President of NAA at 556-2728. THE NATIONAL ART ASSOCIATION The Program A California Welcome Honouring MRS. GERALD FORD FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT FIRST LADY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Mrs. Thomas Malouf On the Evening of Monday, May Nineteenth, 1975 in CHAIRMEN The Ballroom of The Beverly Wilshire Hotel Mrs. Robert Johns Clark Mrs. Robert Finch Menu Mrs. Arthur Linkletter PAPAYA CON CAMARONES DE SAN FRANCISCO SIR FRANCIS DRAKE MASTER OF CEREMONIES Papaya with San Francisco Bay Shrimp Goddess Dressing Art Linkletter ***** BISTEC CORTEZ CON SETAS Y BERROS INVOCATION Grilled Filet Mignon Dr. Lloyd J. Ogilvie, With Mushroom Cap and Watercress Sauce Bernaise Pastor ***** First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood LEGUMBRES PACIFICA THE HONORABLE PAPITAS A LA PARISIENNE Small Parisienne Potatoes MAYOR AND MRS. THOMAS BRADLEY PUNTAS DE ESPARRAGAS A LA POLONESA Asparagus Tips Polonaise DISTINGUISHED WOMAN OF THE YEAR 1975 AWARD TOMATE ASADO TO MRS. GERALD FORD Broiled Tomato ***** Presented by ENSALADA DE BERROS JUNIPERO SERRA Mrs. Ronald Reagan, Limestone and Watercress Salad House Dressing Distinguished Woman Award Recipient, 1969 ***** QUESSO PORT SALUD Y BRIE BALBOA *** GUEST STARS *** Port Salud and Brie Cheese Melba Toast JONATHAN WINTERS HELEN REDDY ***** SAVARIN CON RON SUTTER MUSIC Savarin au Rhum by Murray Korda's Monseigneur Strings Decorated with Whipped Cream, Strawberries ***** EXPRESSO CON CASCARILLA DE NARANJA All proceeds will be used for the Americana Project Demi-Tasse with Orange Peel Washington, D.C. LOUIS MARTINI PINOT NOIR WENTE BROTHERS PINOT BLANC Dinner Sponsors Dart Industries - Mr. & Mrs. Justin Dart Northrop Corporation Mrs. Leonard K. Firestone Mr. & Mrs. Henry Salvatori Dr. & Mrs. Armand Hammer Mr. & Mrs. Taft Schreiber Mrs. Thelma Kieckhefer Dr. & Mrs. Jules Stein I. Magnin & Company Dorothy Grannis Sullivan Foundation Laykin et Cie Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Wald Mrs. Reese L. Milner Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Winters Patrons Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence Adams Mr. & Mrs. Charles E. Ducommun Mr. & Mrs. James Famechon LeSage Mr. Morris Pendelton Mr. & Mrs. Harold Alexander Mr. & Mrs. Glenn S. Dumke Mr. & Mrs. Sol Lesser Mrs. Anselmo L. Pozzo Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Arbuthnot Mr. & Mrs. H. Vance Echols Mr. & Mrs. Milton Lewis Mrs. Zandrah Ralphs Mr. & Mrs. Grover Asmus Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Edwards Mrs. Donald P. Loker Mr. & Mrs. Edgar C. Richards Mr. & Mrs. Waldo Avery Mrs. Ralph E. Erickson Mrs. L.B. Lundquist Dr. & Mrs. Donald B. Rice Mr. & Mrs. Harry Axene Mrs. David D. Feldman Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Machris Mrs. Don Hayden Rose Mrs. Ross Beason Mrs. Leonard K. Firestone Mr. & Mrs. Charles Mair Mr. & Mrs. Henry Salvatori Mrs. Charles Bliss Mr. & Mrs. Robert Fluor Mrs. Bert Bergess Malouf Mrs. Frank Seaver Mr. & Mrs. Bela Botos Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Frawley Mr. Ted Mann Mr. & Mrs. W.T. Sesnon, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John Bowles Miss Rhonda Fleming Mark Taper Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Henry Singleton Mr. G. Campbell Bradt Mr. & Mrs. Edward W. Forbes Mrs. Murray Sands Marvin Mr. & Mrs. Bernard C. Solomon Miss Rosemary Bryant Mrs. George F. Getty, II Mr. & Mrs. Paul Mavis Mr. & Mrs. Thomas G. Somermeier, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. William Bryden Dr. Armand Hammer Mrs. Giles W. Mead Mr. Arthur Spitzer Mrs. William W. Buckwalter Mrs. Joseph W. Harper Mr. & Mrs. Ferdinand Mendenhall Mr. & Mrs. Jules Stein Mr. & Mrs. William H. Burgess Mrs. Herbert S. Hazeltine Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Miller Dorothy Grannis Sullivan Foundation Mr. & Mrs. F. Patrick Burns Mrs. H. Rathbun Hees Mrs. Reese L. Milner Mrs. John Truyens Mr. & Mrs. Dean Butler Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Hegener Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Howard L. Tullis Mr. & Mrs. Otis Chandler Mr. & Mrs. James D. Hodgson Mrs. Victor Montgomery Mr. & Mrs. Jason R. Turk Mrs. Dave Chasen Mr. & Mrs. H. Leslie Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. John Moore Mr. Holmes Tuttle Mr. & Mrs. Robert Johns Clark Mr. & Mrs. Marvin L. Holen Mrs. Samuel B. Mosher Mrs. John C. Tyler Mr. Hernando Courtright Mr. & Mrs. William Hollingsworth Mrs. Franklin D. Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Underwood Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Crawley Mr. & Mrs. Victor Horning Mr. & Mrs. Harold McAlister Mr. & Mrs. William V incent Lady Ruth Crocker Mr. & Mrs. George Irvin Mr. & Mrs. John T. McCarty Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Wachtell Mrs. Homer D. Crotty Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Jones Mr. & Mrs. Scott McCormac Mrs. Del Webb Mr. & Mrs. Warren H. Crowell Mrs. Robert Keller Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McKay Mr. & Mrs. Jack Wrather Mr. & Mrs. W. Thomas Davis Mrs. Walter Guest Kellogg Mr. & Mrs. David Murdock Mr. & Mrs. Mladin Zarubica Mrs. Roy O. Disney Mrs. Thelma Kieckhefer Mrs. Kenneth T. Norris, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. William H. Doheny Mrs. Jane Kroc Northrop Corporation Dr. & Mrs. Edward B. Doll Mr. & Mrs. N. Nelson Leonard Mr. & Mrs. Edwin W. Pauley The History Americana Dinner Committee CHAIRMEN of the Mrs. Robert Johns Clark, Mrs. Robert Finch, Mrs. Arthur Linkletter National Art Association COMMITTEES Patroness Chairmen Mrs. Robert Finch, Mrs. Leonard K. Firestone Committee Mrs. Robert Johns Clark Mrs. William Doheny, Mrs. Patrick Frawley The National Art Association was founded in Los Angeles in Mrs. James D. Hodgson, Mrs. Arthur Linkletter 1969 to support and promote interest in the fine arts and aid Mrs. Bert B. Malouf, Mrs. Thomas Malouf scholars of the arts. Each year a woman is honored whose interest Mrs. David Murdock, Mrs. Henry Singleton and/or contribution to the arts is noteworthy and commendable. Donation Acknowledgement Mrs. John R. Moore Underwriting Sources. Mrs. Robert Finch, Mrs. Robert Johns Clark WE HAVE HAD THE DISTINCTION OF HONORING: Cocktail Reception Coordinators Mrs. Lawrence Adams MRS. RONALD REAGAN, 1969 Mrs. Thomas L. McKay MRS. CLARE BOOTHE LUCE, 1970 Dinner Menu Chairman Mrs. Bert B. Malouf MRS. NORMAN VINCENT PEALE, 1972 Invitations & Program Mrs. Glen McDaniel MRS. WILLIAM PIERCE ROGERS, 1974 Mrs. Lawrence Adams Invocation Dr. Lloyd J. Ogilvie, Pastor MRS. RICHARD NIXON served as Honorary Chairman from Hollywood First Presbyterian Church 1969 to 1974. Entertainment Program Mrs. Robert Finch Mrs. Arthur Linkletter Last year, after several members had been to the State Depart- Reservations Mrs. Edward W. Forbes ment diplomatic rooms and been very impressed with what they Decorations Mrs. Bert B. Malouf saw, we had Clem Conger flown to California to give us his Public Relations Mrs. Robert Humphreys lecture on same. Subsequently, the chapter voted to donate the Mrs. Herbert Klein major portion of the proceeds from our annual dinner dance to Portrait Chairmen Mrs. Bert B. Malouf, Mrs. Thomas Malouf the Americana Project. Maria Hodgson was our chairman, and Printing Mrs. John E. Anderson Mrs. Rogers received the award that year. Addressing Mrs. H. Vance Echols, Mrs. N. Nelson Leonard This year it is our intention, now that we are a firmly esta- Treasurer Mrs. Bert B. Malouf blished organization, to proceed with the development of the Benefit Report Mrs. Franklin G. Slagel Washington, D.C. Chapter, under the guidance of Mrs. Clark Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Robert J. Edmondson McGregor and supported by Mrs. Thurmond (Athalie) Clarke, Recording Secretary Mrs. James F. LeSage and Mrs. William Rogers. Each new chapter's major financial Washington, D.C. Liaison Mrs. Robert Johns Clark contribution will benefit the Americana Collection, plus a portion Telephone Chairman Mrs. John E. Canaday of funds raised will go to a local fine arts project of the chapter's Committee Mrs. H. Vance Echols choice. Other chapters in other cities will be developed for the Mrs. Robert Edmondson same purpose as each new chapter is stabilized. In this way, it is Junior Hostess Chairman Mrs. John R. Moore anticipated that the U.S. Department of State Americana Project Junior Hostesses Janice Adams, Norma Bowles, Laurie Cheyovich will receive the much needed and deserved organized support and Kathy Finch, Wendy Forbes, Jeannie Hall, Marlene Hall the heritage of our beloved America will be preserved. Janet Kirkland, DeeDee Lyte, Laurie McDaniel NATIONAL ART ASSOCIATION Members HONORARY MEMBERS: Mrs. Thurmond Clarke Mrs. William B. Malouf Mrs. Justin Dart Mrs. Franklin Murphy Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower Mrs. Richard M. Nixon In Grateful Mrs. Leonard Firestone Mrs. Harry Robinson Mrs. Francis Griffin Mrs. Frank Roger Seaver Mrs. James D. Hodgson Mrs. John C. Tyler Acknowledgement FOUNDER: Mrs. Thomas M. Malouf CO-FOUNDERS: Mrs. Glen McDaniel, Mrs. Bert B. Malouf PRESIDENT: 1969-1975: Mrs. Thomas M. Malouf NATIONAL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN 1975: CYMBIDIUM ORCHIDS Courtesy of Mrs. Robert Johns Clark Mrs. Bert B. Malouf GENERAL MEMBERSHIP: Mrs. Lawrence Adams Mrs. Wayne Hoffman Mrs. Reese L. Milner DECORATIONS Courtesy of Mrs. William H. Ahmanson Mrs. Conner Hole Mrs. Glen C. Mix Mrs. John E. Anderson Mrs. Marvin L. Holen Mrs. David Motazedi Howard of Benafil Flowers Mrs. Harry Axene Mrs. William Hollingsworth Mrs. John R. Moore Los Angeles Mrs. Richard T. Barton Mrs. Harned Pettus Hoose Mrs. David H. Murdock Mrs. John C. Bogue Mrs. James C. Hoover Miss Emma Nassour Mrs. Clifford Bourland Mrs. Robert Humphreys Mrs. Kenneth D. Noble CATTLEYAS & PHALAENOPSIS Courtesy of Mrs. Henry Braun Mrs. Alfred H. Hunt Mrs. Fred W. O'Green Arthur Freed Orchids, Inc. Miss Rosemary Bryant Mrs. Howard Huntington Mrs. William L. Pereira Mrs. L. William Bryden Mrs. Ross Campbell Huntley Mrs. Kipp O. Pritzlaff Malibu Mrs. William H. Burgess Mrs. Austin Hutson Mrs. Harold C. Ramser and Mrs. John E. Canaday Mrs. Lawrence A. Hyland Mrs. John H. Richardson Miss Bernardine Clancy Mrs. Joseph S. Imirie Mrs. Edwin Reimers Zuma Canyon Orchids Mrs. Robert Johns Clark Mrs. George H. Irvin Mrs. George A. Roberts Mrs. John Brown Cook Mrs. Stanley R. Johnson Mrs. B. J. Shell WINES Mrs. Jack Kent Cooke Mrs. Curtis King, Jr. Mrs. Loyd C. Sigmon Courtesy of Mrs. Benjamin R. Craig Miss Sandra King Mrs. Henry Singleton Mrs. Earle Crandall Mrs. Herbert G. Klein Mrs. Clarke N. Simm Louis Martini Winery Mrs. Renee de Troyes Mrs. A. Carl Kotchian Mrs. Charles Skouras, Jr. and Mrs. Henry William Dodge, Jr. Mrs. N. Nelson Leonard Mrs. Franklin G. Slagel Wente Brothers Winery Mrs. William Doheny Mrs. James F. LeSage Mrs. Thomas Somermeier Mrs. Edward B. Doll Mrs. Hal Linker Mrs. Ralph Stephens Mrs. Edmund V. Ducommun Mrs. Arthur Linkletter Mrs. Vance Stickell COCKTAIL RECEPTION HOSTS Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Laykin Mrs. Glenn S. Dumke Mrs. Donald P. Loker Mrs. John Louis Truyens Mrs. H. Vance Echols Mrs. Hulsey Lokey Mrs. Howard Tullis and Mrs. Robert J. Edmondson Mrs. Leah B. Lundquist Mrs. Richard E. Unander I. Magnin & Company Mrs. Albert J. Eyraud, Jr. Mrs. Bert Bergess Malouf Mrs. Vernon Underwood Mrs. Elaine Amsterdam Farley Mrs. Thomas M. Malouf Mrs. William Vincent Mrs. Robert Wadsworth FAVORS Mrs. Robert Finch Mrs. Paul A. Mavin Laykin et Cie Mrs. J. Simon Fluor Mrs. John McCarty Mrs. Edward F. Warde and Mrs. Edward Wheeler Forbes Mrs. James McDulla Mrs. Spencer Webb Mrs. Patrick J. Frawley Mrs. Scott McCormac Mrs. Andrew D. Westhem I. Magnin, Los Angeles Mrs. Alwyn Freeman Mrs. Glen McDaniel Mrs. Albert Dewell Wheelon Mrs. John Gabriel Mrs. Carl L. McGinnis Mrs. Marvin E. Whiteman SPANISH MENU TRANSLATION Mrs. Frank W. Gay Mrs. Felix S. McGinnis, Jr. Mrs. Donald Witherbee Courtesy of Mrs. John T. Gibbs Mrs. Thomas L. McKay Mrs. Patrick Zaccalini Mrs. C. Tolivar Mrs. William Barron Hilton Mrs. Ferdinand Mendenhall Westlake School for Girls The Portrait Artist Frances O'Farrell started her formal art training at the Kansas City Art Institute. While in Kansas City she was a designer and illustrator for the Kansas City Star. She has been a student of many renowned artists and portrait painters in her travels. For the past 11 years, Miss O'Farrell has been commissioned to paint formal portraits for the Fernando Award Committee, which presents an annual award. In 1965 she was commissioned by the Los Angeles Birthday Committee to paint Mayor Sam Yorty. Frances has given many one-woman shows, with canvases inspired by visits to Europe and the Middle East. Her work in classical portraiture first brought Miss O'Farrell to the public's eye. Her study in the theatre gave her additional insight into characterization needed for the depth she has given her portraits. Frances O'Farrell has her own Fine Arts Studio in Sherman Oaks, California, where she gives personal painting instruction to beginning and advanced artists. Many of her students are professional painters who act as apprentices to assist Miss O'Farrell in filling her many commissions in much the same way as in the schools of the old masters. She has commissioned more than 200 portraits, four of which are: Mrs. Norman Vincent Peale Mayor Sam Yorty Mrs. Francis Lederer General William Booth One-woman shows at W.J. Sloane in Beverly Hills, the Royce Gallery, Beverly Hills, the International Art Association. She has a permanent room in Sherman Oaks, California and Dallas, Texas. She is currently in the DeVaux Gallery, Carmel, California. Instructor, lecturer, demonstrator and author with book "Frances O'Farrell's Portraits", written and illustrated by the artist. Publisher Walter Foster, Inc. for international distribution. For immediate release Sunday, May 18, 1975 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford Mrs. Ford will be honored by the National Art Association Monday, May 19 as its 1975 "Distinguished Woman of the Year" at a dinner in her honor at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. She will receive the Distinguished Woman award and a portrait of herself at the 8:30 p.m. black tie affair at the Beverly Wilshire. Mrs. Ford will be the fifth woman to be honored by the National Art Association. Previous recipients have included Mrs. William Pierce Rogers; Mrs. Norman Vincent Peale; Clare Boothe Luce; and Mrs. Ronald Reagan. Participants in the dinner program: Art Linkletter, who will serve as master of ceremonies; Mrs. Robert John Clark, president of the National Art Association; Mrs. Robert Finch, co-chairman of dinner; Mrs. Ronald Reagan, former award recipient, who will present portrait; Jonathan Winters; and Helen Reddy. Music will be by Murray Korda and the Monseigneur Strings. The portrait being presented to Mrs. Ford is painted from her official White House portrali by Frances O'Farroll, whose studio :- in Sherman Oaks, Ca. Educated at the Kansas Art Institute, Mrs. O'Farrell is known in the area for her portrait work. She is currently showing at the DeVaux Gallery in Carmel, Ca. The National Art Association was organized in Los Angeles in 1969, a FROM non-profit organization to support young students of the arts and to "create an awareness of moral and esthetic values in the creative and LIBRARY performing arts. " One of the NAA's special projects is support of the Americana collection in the reception rooms of the State Department in Washington, D. C. The NAA consists of about a hundred women in the Southern California area who meet monthly on an aspect of the arts, sometimes taking field trips, hearing speakers, etc. The black-tie dinner that honors Mrs. Ford is the major fund raising event each year. #### NATIONAL ART ASSOCIATION RECEPTION MAY 19, 1975 THANK YOU, NANCY. AND I JUST CANNOT THANK ALL OF YOU F ENOUGH FOR THIS HONOR AND FOR THE LOVELY PORTRAIT, I'M VERY TOUCHED BY THIS TRIBUTE, FRANCES O'FARRELL, YOU DID A MARVELOUS JOB PAINTING ME. I WISH YOU WOULD STAND UP so EVERYONE CAN SEE YOU, -2- I'M REALLY HAPPY TO BE BACK IN CALIFORNIA. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS TRIP FROM THE SECOND I KNEW I WAS COMING, My ONLY REGRET, IN FACT, IS THAT I CANNOT STAY LONGER. THERE ARE ALOT OF THINGS THAT I WOULD LOVE TO DO HERE AND so MANY PEOPLE I'D LOVE TO SEE, HOPEFULLY, NEXT TIME THINGS WON'T BE AS RUSHED. -3- ONE THING THAT PARTICULARLY THRILLS ME ABOUT CALIFORNIA IS THE INTEREST IN ART. THERE'S so MUCH GOING ON HERE, ESPECIALLY ON THE LOCAL LEVEL. AND TO ME, THAT'S VERY IMPORTANT. I TRULY BELIEVE FOR EXAMPLE THAT CHILDREN SHOULD BE EXPOSED TO ART AT AN EARLY AGE. APPRECIATION OF ART IS SOMETHING THAT COSTS NOTHING, AND so MUCH PERSONAL JOY, GROWTH, AND UNDERSTANDING CAN BE GAINED BY IT. THE BENEFITS JUST GO ON AND ON, I HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY INTERESTED IN YOUR AMERICANA PROJECT. IT IS ONE THAT HELPS PRESERVE OUR ART AND FURNISHINGS FROM THE PERIOD WHEN OUR COUNTRY WAS GETTING STARTED. YOUR DEDICATION AND EFFORTS ARE TRULY EXCEPTIONAL. -6- You ARE 3,000 MILES AWAY, A DISTANCE THAT WOULD HAVE DISCOURAGED MOST GROUPS FROM BECOMING so CLOSELY INVOLVED. BUT NOT YOU! -7- I KNOW AT THE WHITE HOUSE, AS IN THE AMERICANA ROOMS, HISTORY LITERALLY COMES ALIVE THROUGH THE ART AND FURNISHINGS OF THIS PERIOD. IT'S IMPORTANT TO BE ABLE TO SHARE THIS TYPE OF THING WITH PEOPLE WHO COME AND VISIT. AND YOU'RE HELPING MAKE THAT POSSIBLE. -8- AGAIN, THANK YOU. IT'S A SPECIAL TREAT FOR ME TO BE HERE, AND I VERY MUCH APPRECIATE YOUR MANY THOUGHTFUL GESTURES, + people in Colf. dont promote the arts - feel Me THE WHITE kun HOUSE me well enut WASHINGTON interest in the arts- and wants to eucourage art at the local level. M., not. have Nat'l interest Presening one herily Vade National Art Assoc. Monday evening Mrs; Fprd will reveive an award and an oil O'Farrell portrait of herself, by a local artist of note, done from photos. The major portion of the proceeds of this event proj. hoped are given to the Americana Project of the Fine Arts completed Committee of the US Dept. of State. Remainder go to bor Bicenten. LA Music Center and Otis Art Institute. The traditional theme of "Cymbidium Dinner Dance" the entire ballroom is decorated with cymbidium orchids from the estate of one of the members---Mrs. advids Bert Malouf. The height of the blooming season is mid to late April through May/ Carol (Mrs. Robert) Finch is Chariman of the event. Previous Awards went to Adele Rogers (Mrs. Wm Rogers) Mancy Reagan, Clair Booth Luce, Mrs. Norman Vincent Peale Pros. -retanded: underpriveleped - Merche Grahem, opening - 50 yr. nus. Fud behind American Collection. FORD of DENALD LIBRARY Birthday Park for Drisky Chandler that evening Cell promoting smuthing I love you can on) spread yourself 80 fav - - I've always wanted Go See S D. 200 His big? text to disating the animal, - er moxi ept Snehes- - mod "eonst mult Feed elephants - ai to Inpied the \yst Bim (trodor losso (етерой WW anoiver? YOREM Velcame her swirl or the mellin And Descridents of F Palm Syrings Barbara Mac Gregor (966-8252) The National Fine Arts Assn. - Los Angeles would like the First Lady to accept the Distinguished Women of the Year Award. It will be pre- sented at a ball in Los Angeles in April or May depending on the First Lady's schedule. The proceeds from the ball go to Clem Conger who designates it use. Last year it was for the State Department. Previous awards went to Adele Rogers, Nancy Reagan, Clair Booth Luce, Mrs. Norman Vicent Peale. This year's chairman is Mrs. Bab (Carol) Finch. Last year's chairman was Mrs. Hodgeson, (Ambassador to Japan and former Secretary of Labor!s wife) Carel Finch, chrm. Cymbidium Sinner Dance 1-13 amil late april be may THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON - B7 flyout Susan - F.Y.I. unless Gigres Nancy will Call combine with some other events Mrs. Mac thegon back. ln route Mrs. Ford is interested in accepting. FORD & LIBRARY DERALD Carolyn Sheila THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 19, 1975 MEMORANDUM TO: PETER SORUM FROM: SUSAN PORTER SUBJECT: Action Memo Mrs. Ford has accepted the following out-of-town California invitations for May 19 (Los Angeles) and May 20 (San Diego): Re: Monday, May 19, 1975 EVENT: Reception and Dinner GROUP: National Art Association PLACE: Beverly-Wilshire Hotel Los Angeles TIME: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Reception 8:30 p.m. Dinner CONTACT: Mrs. Robert Johns Clark, Chairman, National Art Association (213) 556-2728 COMMENTS: Mrs. Ford has accepted the invitation of the National Art Association to attend a dinner and ball in her honor in Los Angeles. She will be presented the Association's 1975 Distinguished Woman of the Year award and also will receive a portrait of herself which is being painted. The major portion of the proceeds of the evening are given to the Americana Project at the Department of State. The press contact is Mrs. Robert Humphries and the television contact is Mr. Herb Klein. Mrs. Ford will fly out Sunday evening and then will go to San Diego for her Tuesday event at the Fine Arts Gallery of San Diego. The file is attached. Dinner to be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Beverly Wishhire hotel. FORD - 07V839 LIBRARY This is a brief resume of the history and purpose of the National Art Association: NAA was founded here in Los Angeles in 1969 to support and promote interest in the fine arts and aid scholars of the arts. Each year we honor a woman whose interest and/or contribution to the arts is noteworthy and commendable. We have had the distinction of honoring such as: Mrs. Ronald Reagan, Clare Booth Luce, Mrs. Norman Vincent Peale, and most recently, Mrs. William Pierce Rogers. Mrs. Richard Nixon served as Honorary Chairman from 1969 to 1974. Last year, after several members had been to the State Department diplomatic rooms and been very impressed with what they saw, we had Clem Conger flown to California to give us his lecture on same. Subsequently, the chapter voted to donate the major portion of the proceeds from our annual dinner dance to the Americana Project. Maria Hodgson was our chairman, and Mrs. Rogers received the award. (Imrs games) This year it is our intention, now that we are a firmly established organiza- tion, to proceed with the development of the Washington, D.C. Chapter, under the guidance of Mrs. Clark McGregor and supported by Mrs. Thurmond (Athalie) Clarke, and Mrs. William Rogers. Each new chapter's major financial contri- bution will benefit the Americana Collection, plus a portion of funds raised will go to a local fine arts project of the chapter's choice. Other chapters in other cities will be developed for the same purpose as each new chapter is stabilized. In this way, it is anticipated that the U.S. Department of State Americana Project will receive the much needed and deserved organized support, and the heritage of our beloved America will be preserved. FORD & LIBRARY NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC. 3000 WEST ALAMEDA AVENUE, BURBANK, CALIFORNIA 91505 (213) 845-7000, 849-3911 April 8, 1975 Mrs. Sheila Weidenfeld Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. Dear Mrs. Weidenfeld: We read recently of the possibility that Mrs. Ford will be coming to Los Angeles on May 19th to accept the National Art Association's Distinguished Woman of the Year award. Assuming she does make the trip, we would very much like to invite her to tape an interview for inclusion in our SUNDAY Show. SUNDAY is a 90-minute weekly talk show done outdoors from various locations around Southern California and aired over KNBC-TV. It is usually done "live," but we would arrange a special taping if Mrs. Ford consented to be our guest. The program has two hosts -- Paul Moyer who is anchorman on the KNBC News, and Kelly Lange who does special features for the News. Their interview would be informal, about 15 minutes long, and directed toward subjects Mrs. Ford wished to discuss. We do hope Mrs. Ford will be able to include our SUNDAY Show in her busy schedule. Thank you for your consideration. GERAL it. FORD Sincerely, Associate Jane Rockman Rockman Producer H/5 called 8 requested SUNDAY Calif Trip June 5, 1975 Dear Bob: Thank you for your letter of May 27. The National Art Association dinner was great, and Mrs. Ford thorougly enjoyed it. You and Marie could not have been warmer and more hospitable. Thank you so much for making it a memorable evening. Sincerely, Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford Mr. Robert L. Humphreys Executive Vice President Grey Advertising Inc 3435 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90010 FORD of GERALO LIBRARY GREY ADVERTISING INC. 3435 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD Los ANGELES. CALIFORNIA 90010 213) 380-0530 May 27, 1975 Ms. Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Sheila: Again, Marie and I want you to know what a delight it was to work with you on the National Art Association dinner honoring Mrs. Ford. Mrs. Ford is blessed to have someone with your splendid spirit to attend to her needs. Sincerely, Bol Robert L. Humphreys Executive Vice President FORD a. 07939 LIBRARY AMSTERDAM . BRUSSELS - BUENOS AIRES CARACAS . CHICAGO . DETROIT . DUSSELDORF HONG KONG LONDON MADRID MANILA MELBOURNE MILAN MINNEAPOLIS MONTREAL PARIS . PHOENIX SAN FRANCISCO . SYDNEY . TOKYO - TORONTO VIENNA - WASHINGTON, D.C. For immediate release Sunday, May 18, 1975 THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary to Mrs. Ford Mrs. Ford will be honored by the National Art Association Monday, May 19 as its 1975 "Distinguished Woman of the Year" at a dinner in her honor at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. She will receive the Distinguished Woman award and a portrait of herself at the 8:30 p.m. black tie affair at the Beverly Wilshire. Mrs. Ford will be the fifth woman to be honored by the National Art Association. Previous recipients have included Mrs. William Pierce Rogers; Mrs. Norman Vincent Peale; Clare Boothe Luce; and Mrs. Ronald Reagan. Participants in the dinner program: Art Linkletter, who will serve as master of ceremonies; Mrs. Robert John Clark, president of the National Art Association; Mrs. Robert Finch, co-chairman of dinner; Mrs. Ronald Reagan, former award recipient, who will present portrait; Jonathan Winters; and Helen Reddy. Music will be by Murray Korda and the Monseigneur Strings. The portrait being presented to Mrs. Ford is painted from her official White House portralt L, Frances O'Farrell, whose studio in Sherman Oaks, Ca. Educated at the Kansas Art Institute, Mrs. O'Farrell is known in the area for her portrait work. She is currently showing at the De Vaux Gallery in Carmel, Ca. The National Art Association was organized in Los Angeles in 1969, a non-profit organization to support young students of the arts and to "create an awareness of moral and esthetic values in the creative and of performing arts. " One of the NAA's special projects is support of the FORD Americana collection in the reception rooms of the State Department in SEPARIO Washington, D. C. The NAA consists of about a hundred women in the Southern California area who meet monthly on an aspect of the arts, sometimes taking field trips, hearing speakers, etc. The black-tie dinner that honors Mrs. Ford is the major fund raising event each year. #### Lton need basu Um Rosen. Min. Name Malant arei ,81 Jonehn winters Mrs Bradles Mr. Clab Mrs. neepan bezonod or Art L Hiw S BF Hiw Magn Bradg Helen Reddy et Bos Finch Adele Roger Hiw Mrs. J. Winter Mrs. Jemy Wald al healnager of 10 green of bas Isrom to to г'ААИ to saO .8116 10 nottoelloo .a benbaud & tuods lo AAM to no Nancy THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON April 19, 1975 MEMORANDUM TO: PETER SORUM FROM: SUSAN PORTER SUBJECT: Action Memo Mrs. Ford has accepted the following out-of-town California invitations for May 19 (Los Angeles) and May 20 (San Diego): Re: Monday, May 19, 1975 EVENT: Reception and Dinner GROUP: National Art Association PLACE: Beverly-Wilshire Hotel Los Angeles TIME: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Reception 8:30 p.m. Dinner CONTACT: Mrs. Robert Johns Clark, Chairman, National Art Association (213) 556-2728 COMMENTS: Mrs. Ford has accepted the invitation of the National Art Association to attend a dinner and ball in her honor in Los Angeles. She will be presented the Association's 1975 Distinguished Woman of the Year award and also will receive a portrait of herself which is being painted. The major portion of the proceeds of the evening are given to the Americana Project at the Department of State. The press contact is Mrs. Robert Humphries and the television contact is Mr. Herb Klein. Mrs. Ford will fly out Sunday evening and then will go to San Diego for her Tuesday event at the Fine Arts Gallery of San Diego. The file is attached. GERALD R. FORD 2. Re: Tuesday, May 20, 1975 EVENT: Reception and Anniversary Dinner GROUP: Fine Arts Gallery of San Diego Fine Arts Society of San Diego PLACE: Fine Arts Gallery of San Diego Balboa Park, San Diego TIME: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Reception 7:30 p.m. Dinner CONTACT: Mrs. John McCausland, Dinner Chairman (714) 479-1134 Mrs. Jack Oatman, President, Board of Directors (714) 296-2395 Mr. Henry Gardiner, Director of the Gallery (714) 232-7931 Mr. Leon Parma (714) 291-7311, ext. 247 COMMENTS: The Fine Arts Gallery of San Diego will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of its founding. The reception will be preceded by the annual business meeting at 5:30 p.m. which Mrs. Ford will not be expected to attend. At the conclusion of the dinner, Mrs. Ford will be asked to cut the ribbon opening and dedicating the new wing of the Gallery. The museum prides itself on owning one of the finest collections of Spanish paintings in the western United States. The new wing which is being opened was built entirely with private funds and will house their Asian collection. They are delighted Mrs. Ford will attend. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Parma are very dear friends of the Fords. Although I think the specific arrangements should be made directly with the people at the museum, I think as a special courtesy to Mr. Parma that you will want to keep him fully abreast of your developing senario. The Parmas had also very kindly invited Mrs. Ford to stay at their house. She, however, feels that it would be easier for her to stay at a hotel. Perhaps, however, there would be an opportunity for her to drop by their house at some point. Mrs. Ford will return to Washington on Wednesday, May 21st. The file is attached. Thank you. of C: BF Staff SEATE FORD Red Cavaney Warren Rustand LIBRARY Bill Nicholson Clem Conger Rex Scouten Staircase This is a brief resume of the history and purpose of the National Art Association: NAA was founded here in Los Angeles in 1969 to support and promote interest in the fine arts and aid scholars of the arts. Each year we honor a woman whose interest and/or contribution to the arts is noteworthy and commendable. We have had the distinction of honoring such as: Mrs. Ronald Reagan, Clare Booth Luce, Mrs. Norman Vincent Peale, and most recently, Mrs. William Pierce Rogers. Mrs. Richard Nixon served as Honorary Chairman from 1969 to 1974. Last year, after several members had been to the State Department diplomatic rooms and been very impressed with what they saw, we had Clem Conger flown to California to give us his lecture on same. Subsequently, the chapter voted to donate the major portion of the proceeds from our annual dinner dance to the Americana Project. Maria Hodgson was our chairman, and Mrs. Rogers received the award. (mrs games) This year it is our intention, now that we are a firmly established organiza- tion, to proceed with the development of the Washington, D.C. Chapter, under the guidance of Mrs. Clark McGregor and supported by Mrs. Thurmond (Athalie) Clarke, and Mrs. William Rogers. Each new chapter's major financial contri- bution will benefit the Americana Collection, plus a portion of funds raised will go to a local fine arts project of the chapter's choice. Other chapters in other cities will be developed for the same purpose as each new chapter is stabilized. In this way, it is anticipated that the U.S. Department of State Americana Project will receive the much needed and deserved organized support, and the heritage of our beloved America will be preserved. SEAL FORD LIBRARY March 6, 1975 Dear Mrs. Clark, Many thanks for your recent letter regarding my appearance in Los Angeles on May 19. And I can assure you that I am most thrilled by such an honor. It will be a great pleasure to renew old friendships as well as make new ones. The ball sounds simply fabulous. I do regret, however, that at this time it does not look like the President will be able to accompany me. If we can be of any future help, please feel free to contact us. with warm regards, Sincerely, B.F. Mrs. Robert Johns Clark National Committee Chairman National Art Association 2869 Motor Avenue Los Angeles, California 90064 I NMH/cp CC: Susan Porter GEBAU FORD LIBRARY Nancy- Barbara MacGregor called to say the the party in Los Angeles on May 19 is at the Beverly-Wilshire Hotel. 5:10 GENATO R. FORD: LIBRAXY Susan F.Y.I. NATIONAL ART ASSOCIATION February 17, 1975 Mrs. Nancy Howe 3017 Cathedral Avenue, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20008 Dear Mrs. Howe, Enclosed is our letter of thanks to Mrs. Ford for accepting the National Art Association's "1975 Distinguished Woman of the Year" award. We would appreciate you presenting it to her for us. Mrs. Clark McGregor's call informing me of Mrs. Ford's acceptance and naming the date, May 19th, was certainly an exciting event for us. All plans and arrangements are well under way, and we will keep you informed. I also wish to confirm to you Barbara McGregor's information on the location of the event. It will be held in the very elegant Grand Ballroom of the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Suites for Mrs. Ford and her staff have been reserved at the hotel. Most importantly, at this time we need a selection of pictures of Mrs. Ford to give to an artist (to be selected this week) to paint a portrait of the First Lady, as I described to you in my letter of January 14, 1975. It would be helpful too if you would designate which of these photos we may use on the program. On February 10, the Dinner Dance Committee will meet to finalize arrange- ments for the evening, and I will send you a copy of them. Just prior to that meeting, I will try to contact you by telephone at your White House office to ask you a few pertinent questions concerning timing, schedule, security, etc. I have executed many balls and benefits, but I have never looked forward to any as much as this one. Mrs. Ford is very much admired by everyone, and we are thrilled at the prospect of meeting and honoring her. SEALTH Marjorie a.Clark a. Clark LIBRARY Sincerely, Mrs. Robert Johns Clark Mrs. Arthur Linkletter National Committee Chairman Program Chairman Address: 2869 Motor Avenue Mrs. Robert Finch Los Angeles, California 90064 Dinner Chairman Telephone: (213)556-2728 NATIONAL ART ASSOCIATION January 14, 1975 Mrs. Gerald R. Ford The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Mrs. Ford: We are pleased to inform you that, during a recent meeting of the National Art Association, our board of directors unanimously agreed for you to become our "Distinguished Woman of the Year." Should you be amenable to accepting this award as well as an oil portrait of yourself, we would like to present them to you before members and friends at our annual dinner dance. You may, of course, inform us which date you prefer, and we will schedule the event at your convenience. The major portion of the proceeds of this event are given to the Americana Project of the Fine Arts Committee of the U. S. Department of State. We are looking forward to your presence and best wishes to you. Sincerely and warmly, Mrs. Robert Johns Clark Mrs. Robert Johns Clark National Committee Chairman Member, Fine Arts Committee U.S. Department of State Mrs. Robert Finch GERMO R. FORD LIBRARY Dinner Chairman Mrs. Thomas Malouf President up consured NJ forierbad? may 19th NATIONAL ART ASSOCIATIO A22 January 14, 1975 22- cross 29- Mrs. Nancy Howe 3017 Cathedral Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 Dear Mrs. Howe: May 5th may Philo Barbara McGregor has asked me to forward you the information following for the purpose of helping Mrs. Ford to select a date to accept the "National Art Association Distinguished Woman of the Year" award: A. The months of April and May are preferable. If April is preferred, the later it can be in the month is best, that we may use our traditional theme of "Cymbidium Dinner Dance." (The entire ballroom is decorated with cymbidium orchids from the estate of one of our members (Mrs. Bert Malouf)--absolutely gorgeous!) The height of the blooming season is mid to late April through May. 19th B. We have a confirmed date with the Beverly Wilshire Hotel for the 30th of May. However, we will adjust according to the convenience of the First Lady. C. A mid-week date will facilitate space availability in the hotels that are always solidly pre-booked. D. More than one date, if possible, in the event we have difficulty with the hotels would be helpful. E. Carol (Mrs. Robert) Finch is Chairman of the event. F. The major portion of the proceeds of the evening will be donated to the Department of State Americana Project, and the remainder to our Los Angeles Music Center and Otis Art Institute. Now,' as to what is expected of Mrs. Ford: A. The honoree is asked to say a few words of acceptance. GERAL R. FORD LIBRARY B. She will be presented with a portrait of herself, done by a local artist of note. This is done from selected photos because of the unavailability of the subject. It is requested she select and send us photos as soon as possible that the artist may have as much time as is needed. Page Two Letter to Mrs. Nancy Howe January 14, 1975 C. We wish Mrs. Ford to accept the position of Honorary Chairman of the National Art Association and would like to announce her acceptance that evening. We are thrilled with the prospect of meeting and honoring the First Lady. She is much admired and we feel her interest in the arts comes at a very important time in the history of our country. I, as a member of the Department of State Fine Arts Committee, am most eager to see as much of the Americana project completed as possible as we approach our Bicentennial Anniversary. It is my understanding that there may possibly be a luncheon scheduled here for Mrs. Ford on this visit. May I suggest both for the sake of "community impact" of the visit and her energies that it be scheduled the following day? The hostess mentioned to me (Mrs. Norman Chandler) is, by the way, a very vibrant, energetic lady and regarded by many as "Mrs. Los Angeles." She is wholly responsible for the development of our fabulous Music Center. I am sure she will want to schedule Mrs. Ford to see the complex (and she should). It is spectacular, and Los Angeles is justifiably proud of it. (Be assured I will not mention any knowledge of this to anyone but feel I should be frank with you concerning all possible arrangements.) I am enclosing a resume of our history and purposes, and a roster of our Los Angeles Chapter for your reference. Please feel free to call me at my home. (213/556-2728) Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, MidgeClark Mrs. Robert Johns Clark National Committee Chairman National Art Association Enclosures RJC:ee DEPEND R. FORD LIBRARY Home address: Please direct all correspondence to this address. 2869 Motor Avenue Los Angeles, California 90064 Palm Springs Barbara Mac Gregor (966-8252) The National Fine Arts Assn. - Los Angeles would like the First Lady to accept the Distinguished Women of the Year Award. It will be pre- sented at a ball in Los Angeles in April or May depending on the First Lady's schedule. The proceeds from the ball go to Clem Conger who designates it use. Last year it was for the State Department. Previous awards went to Adele Rogers, Nancy Reagan, Clair Booth Luce, Mrs. Norman Vicent Peale. This year's chairman is Mrs. Bob (Carol) Finch. Last year's chairman was Mrs. Hodgeson, (Ambassador to Japan and former Secretary of Labor!s wife) Carel Finch, chrm: Cymbidiums Sinner Dance 1-13 mid-late april be may THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON - B7 flyout Susan - F.Y.I. unless Gigres Nancy will Call combine with Mrs. Macthegon back. some ther wents ex route Mrs. Ford is interested in accepting. DEPART H. FORD LIBRANT Carolyn FINE ARTS GALLERY OF SAN DIEGO FILE: Tuesday, May 20, 1975 SERAID R. FORD The San Diego Union WOMEN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL 9, 1975 PA 4.9.75 Summ w Pater mustaid the special AND First Lady To Visit For Gallery Event First Lady Betty Ford will be in San Diego to open the Fine Arts Gallery's new Asian galleries on May 20, know Mrs. Jack L. Oatman, Fine The Arts Society president, an- nounced. "The 50th annual meeting help of the Fine Arts Society of San Diego has been set for we Tuesday, May 20, in order to welcome as special let guest, Mrs. Betty Ford, wife of the President," Mrs. Oatman said. The original date for the we event, May 9, was changed at a meeting called follow- ing word from the White House early yesterday af- ternoon that Mrs. Ford j would be able to be here. Mrs. Ford will be honored at a reception and dinner following the annual busi- ness meeting to take place at 5:30 p.m. in the gallery. MRS. BETTY FORD mr. (714)232-7931 Henry Gerdner Siructor w Leon Parme THE WASHINGTON WHITE HOUSE closed Sot/Sun 10 milis 5/20 min may 20 Black tie 5:30 Business mtq. 6-7 Recept 7/1/30 Sinner - Has Fine arts Dellery Newasian Didicatea special gallery Courtyard Mrs. Eleanoe Oatman (714) 232-7931 +1: (714) 296-2395 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON DINNER CHRM: MRS. JOHN Mc CAUSLAND (714) 479-1134 For Files: Contacted Mr. Parma re: Gallery changing their date from May 9th to May 20th in order for Mrs. Ford to attend. All is set, and they are delighted Mrs. Ford will participate on Tues, May 20th. S. porter 4/75 FORD is GERATO LIBRARK February 11, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: NANCY HANKS FROM: SUSAN PORTER Per our telephone conversation on Monday, Mrs. Ford has accepted an invitation extended to her for May 19th by the National Art Association in Los Angeles. This will be an evening affair. Mrs. Ford would like to make a two-day trip out of this visit to the West Coast and I would like to solicit your ideas of some things she might include in this trip. You will recall she will already have been to Los Angeles April 2 for an event with Mrs. Chandler at the Music Center. Mrs. Ford has been invited to a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Fine Arts Society of San Diego which operates the Fine Arts Gallery in Balboa Park. This organization has about 3500 members who support a museum which prides itself in owning one of the finest collections of Spanish paintings in the western United States. In May of 1974, they opened a handsome new wing built entirely with private funds. It is my thought that perhaps Mrs. Ford could go to San Diego on May 20th and perhaps attend this celebration and probably make one other visit to a project in San Diego during the day while she is there. As I see it, Mrs. Ford would fly out on Sunday, May 18th and be in Los Angeles on Monday. Because the National Art Association event 1s Monday evening, she would be available to do probably one other thing on Monday. Were she to accept the San Diego invitation, also an evening event, she would probably fly to San Diego Tuesday morning and be available to do something around noon or early afternoon. Attached you will find copies of the correspondence related to the invitation of the 50th Anniversary of the Fine Arts Society of San Diego and, for your information, a brief resume of the history and purpose of the National Art Association. I believe you mentioned you were not familiar with it. I look forward to hearing from you regarding any ideas you R. May 19th and 20th. have for things Mrs. Ford might do during her stay in California SERVICE FORD Thank you. RE: SANDIEGO Susan please Mar21 send THE me WHITE HOUSE a copy WASHINGTON of thes Dear Mrs. Ford, noncy H Per my conversation with Nancy, attached is the file on the Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration of the Fine Arts Society of San Diego which you want to discuss with the Parmas. susan for 15ts yes Jutstar 20 Suggest Pete Sarenson of he advauses Contact Leon Parma FORD, LIBRAMA BF TO CONSIDER - (Calif, May 1975) noted October 18, 1974 Dear Mrs. Oatman, Your gracious letter to Hrs. Ford telling of plans for the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Fine Arts Society of San Diego has been very kindly forwarded by Congressman Bob Wilson. we were delighted to learn of plans being made for this celebration in May, 1975. Although the official schedule is planned only a few weeks in advance and it is not possible to plan so far in advance, you were most kind to bring this outstanding occasion to Mrs. Ford's attention and invite her to participate. We would be happy to keep your invitation in mind. with gratitude and warmest best wishes as you continue your preparations, Sincerely, Susan Porter Appointments Secretary for Mrs. Ford Mrs. Jack L. Oatman President, Board of Trustees Fine Arts Gallery of San Diego 3170 Curlew Street San Diego, California 92103 SP/sr STATE C: Congressman Bob Wilson LIBRARY William Timmons BF Pending (May, 1975) 803 WILSON 40TH DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE (SAN DIEGO COUNTY) a PAUL LCTSOMPANAS SAN DIEGO OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Congress of the United States Sumt E263 123 CAMINO DE LA REINA SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92103 House of Representatives TEL: 714-299-2444 2307 Rapburn Building Mashington, D.C. 20515 October 10, 1974 Dear Mrs. Howe: Enclosed is an invitation from the Fine Arts Gallery of San Diego inviting Mrs. Ford to attend their Fiftieth Anniversary celebration in 1975. We realize that it is impossible to make a commitment at this time, but if you could keep it in mind for possible scheduling in 1975, I would be appreciative. Please give some type of response to pass along to Mrs. Oatman. Sincerely, Bob Wilson Member of Congress Mrs. Nancy Howe Personal Secretary to Mrs. Ford The White House Washington, D. C. NOTIFIED NOTE: CONGULD WILSONEND 11/20/75. S.P. 4/18/75 SEALD R. FORD LIBRARY FINE RTS GALLERY OF SAN DIEGO FINE RTS SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO September 27, 1974 Mrs. Gerald Ford The White House Washington, D. C. My dear Mrs. Ford: The Fine Arts Society of San Diego, which operates the Fine Arts Gallery in Balboa Park, in 1975 will celebrate the Fiftieth Anniversary of its founding. Our's is a dynamic society of more than 3500 members who support a museum which prides itself on owning one of the finest collections of Spanish paintings in the western United States. In May of this year we opened a handsome new wing built with private funds. We wish to mark our golden anniversary in a fashion that will focus the attention of the entire west coast on our museum and we feel that we would achieve this goal most properly by your presence as our chief guest at the celebration; so I, therefore, as President of the Society, have the honor of extending this invitation to you. Our proposed plan is to have our annual membership meeting, open without charge to all members, in the James S. Copley auditorium, given to the museum several years ago by the late publisher of the Cop- ley newspapers, followed by a dinner in your honor in the Gallery. Mrs. John McCausland, a trustee, will be chairman of the event. The meeting may be held at any time in May and we would, of course, keep the date open to conform to your wishes. Incidently, the auditorium's seating capacity is 450. Our annual meetings include a welcome by the President of the Boar d of Trustees, a brief report by the Director, and a reception which often marks the opening of a new exhibit; the hours generally are from 5:30 to 7:30 o' 'clock. We would hope that you would speak to the assembly on the progress of the arts in the United States, a subject which we understand is of signal interest to you. 1 We have been told that although you have close friends in this area, you and President Ford have not yet visited here; so it would be a special honor and pleasure for all of us to welcome you. We hope most earnestly that we may have that privilege. Sincerely, Eliura S. Cathian FORD R. Mrs. Jack L. Oatman President, Board of Trustees 3170 Curlew st. San Diego, CA 92103 (714) BALBOA PARK P.O. BOX 2107 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92112 TELEPHONE 232-7931 HENRY C. GARDINER, DIRECTOR NATIONAL COLLECTION OF FINE ARTS SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION EIGHTH AND G STREETS. N.W.. WASHINgTON. D.C. June 13, 1975 Mrs. Sheila Rabb Weidenfeld The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Sheila: It was good to talk to you this afternoon, and I hope we shall meet soon. As you know, we would be most pleased and honored if Mrs. Ford could visit the "Craft Multiples" exhibition at our Renwick Gallery. The enclosed press release will give you a brief descrip- tion of the show. The only variation in the final version now being duplicated is that the jurors are listed: Lois Moran, Director of the Research and Education Department of the American Crafts Council; Hedy B. Landman, Director of the Danforth Museum in Framingham, Massachusetts; and Lloyd E. Herman, Director of the Renwick. Mrs. Ford might be particularly interested in the Michigan representation: a black ash basket, with raised loops sug- gesting the quills of a porcupine, by Edith Bondie -- a Chippewa Indian from Hubbard Lake; a steel, brass, and hard- wood food chopper by Donald Francisco of Kalamazoo; a black walnut and leather chair by William Leete of Marquette. In addition, the jury selected two pieces by District of Col- umbia residents: a glass and acrylic table by Jeffrey Big- elow, and a "Miss Havisham" scrap doll, inspired by the character in Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations, by Tim- othy Evans. As we agreed, I shall phone you late next week, but please get in touch with me before then if there is anything Mrs. Ford or you would like to know. Sincerely yours, DEPART R. FORD Many Margery Byers Chief, Office of Public Affairs MAILING ADDRESS: NATIONAL COLLECTION OF FINE ARTS, SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION. WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S.A. 2056 I Indicates Reception May 19, 1975 Beverly-Wilshire Hotel Guests NATIONAL ART ASSOCIATION DINNER Honoring Mrs. Gerald Ford A Table Adams, Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence Adams Ahmanson, Mrs. Howard (1) Linkletter Anderson, Ross, Mr. & Mrs. I. Magnin Ahmanson, William, Mr. & Mrs. Malouf, Mrs. Bert Anderson, Andy (Gordon), Mrs. & Mrs. Frawley Andrews, Ted Schreiber B - Beason Bretzfield, Samuel (3) Beauer, Robert, Mr. & Mrs. Finch-Hodgson Beran, Walter, Mr. & Mrs. Finch-Hodgson Bourland, Clifford, Mr. & Mrs. Hollingsworth \ Bowles, John, Mr. & Mrs. Mc Carty-Lokey Bliss, Charles, Mr. & Mrs. Mc Carty-Lokey I Bonorris, James, Dr. (1) I. Magnin Brown, Marshall, Mr. & Mrs. Sigmon Baker, John C., Mr. & Mrs. Echols-Leonard Barham, Pat & Guest Bond, Daniel (Guest Colyear) Malouf Bauer, Thomas (1) Brock Brock, George C., Mrs. (1) Brock Brady, Hugh, Mr. & Mrs. Doll-TRW Burgess, William, Mr. & Mrs. Hutson Bayne, Richard, Mrs. May Baker, George Jr., Mrs. May Comp. Barham, Pat & Escort Bradley, Mayor & Mrs. Head Table TBurns, F, Pal FORD & CERRATO LIBRARY C California Fed. Savings (2) Finch-Hodgson Chasen, Maude (1) Forbes-Mc Kay C Table Clancy, Bernadine (1) Frawley Clark, Robert (1) Head Table Clark, Midge (1) Clark Coleman, Richard (1) Linkletter Cancellier, Philip I. Magnin Canaday, John, Mrs. (1) O' Green Comp. Cox, Jean (2) Press Comp. Cullen, Vincent, Mr. & Mrs. Press Crandall, E., Dr. & Mrs. F. Malouf Cook, John Brown, Mr. & Mrs. Adams Colyear, Richard C., Mr. & Mrs. Malouf Chambers, Ernest, Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Cummings, Mary E. (4) Malouf IV Cramer, Mr. & Mrs. Moore Clarke, Thurmond, Mrs. & Escort Brock NP Coyle, Richard, Mr. & Mrs. Adams Coy, Edwin, Gen. & Mrs. Doll-TRW Carlin, Fred C., Mr. & Mrs. Doll-TRW California Fed. Savings (2) (Invited by Hodgson) Cummings, Ted Schreiber Carr, Murray R., Mr. & Mrs. May Comp. Compton, Ann (1) Christ, Paul (1) M & F Malouf Cooley, Alan (General Telephone) No Host D Doheny, William H., Mr. & Mrs. Doheny-Huntington Drown, Jack, Mr. & Mrs. Klein Doolan, Jerome (1) Frawley Damm, Alexander, Mr. & Mrs. O' Green Del Amo, Jane (2) Clark Dumke, Glen, Chancellor & Mrs. Brock Doll, Edward (2) Doll-TRW NP Ducas, Robert, Mrs. (1) Frawley NP De La Vega, Alfredo (2) Frawley Ducommun, Edmund, Mr. & Mrs. Huntley - Dart, Justing M+M E Echols, H. Vance, Mr. & Mrs. Echols E Table Edmundson, R.J., Mr. & Mrs. Echols Erickson, Ralph, Mr. & Mrs. Klein Estevez, Louis (1) Vincent Egan, Daniel, Mr. & Mrs. Wheelon F Forbes, Edward, Mr. & Mrs. Forbes-Mc Kay Frawley, Patrick, Mr. & Mrs. Frawley Finch, Robert (1) Head Table Fluor, Marjorie (1) Malouf, Bert Mrs. Freylingheisen, George, Mr. (1) Frawley Ferguson, Robert, General & Mrs. Dart-Pollock Fabricuis, Wilkelm, Consul. Gen, & Mrs. Dart-Pollock Firth, Albert, Mr. & Mrs. Wheelan Comp. Fritz, Sally (1) Comp. Foster, Chevy (2) Freiser, Judy (1) Vincent Finch, Carol (1) Finch I Ford, Gerald, Mrs. (1) Head Table Ford, Clyde, Dr. & Mrs. ARCO-Edison G Getty, George, Mrs. & Guest Adams Gay, Frank, Mr. & Mrs. Gay Gross, Leonard, Mr. & Mrs. F. Malouf Gabriel, Sarah F. Malouf Gurnee, William, Mr. & Mrs. Northrup Gates, Robert, Mr. & Mrs. Northrup Gluth, F. William, Mr. & Mrs. Dart-Pollock Comp. Guenther, Kurt (1) General Telephone (1) No Host H Table Huntington, Howard, Mr. & Mrs. Doheny-Huntington Hope, Robert, Mrs. (1) Finch-Hodgson Hollingsworth, William, Mr. & Mrs. Hollingsworth Huntley, Ross, Mr. & Mrs. Huntley Hutson, Elena (1) Hutson Harris, Earl, Mr. & Mrs. Klein Heller, George, Mr. & Mrs. I. Magnin Hees, H.R., Mrs. (2) Hicks, Donald, Dr. & Mrs. Frawley Humphrey, Robert (2) Frawley NP Hammer, Armand, Dr. & Mrs. Hutson Hoffman, Wayne M., Mr. & Mrs. Linkletter II Hope, Bob, Mr. (1) Frawley Huntington, Howard, Mr. & Mrs. Salvatori Comp. Hunt, Gary (1) Comp. Hunter, Maggie (1) J Jackson, Roy P., Mr. & Mrs. Northrup Juarez, Greg & Mother Hollingsworth Jacobs, Ely, Mr. & Mrs. Schreiber Johnson, Stanley, Mr. & Mrs. Huntley Jackson, Roy, Mr. & Mrs. Frawley Jones, J.C., Mr. & Mrs. Clark Jones, Richard, Mr. & Mrs. Wheelon Jones, T K Kisdadoon, Robert, Mr. & Mrs. Linkletter II Kelley, Roy, Mr. & Mrs. Finch-Hodgson King, Sandra (2) King King, Curtis, Jr., Mr. & Mrs. King Kessler, Howard, Mr. & Mrs. Lundquist Comp. Kay, Francis Russell (1) Mendenhall Kellogg, Walter (4) Malouf III Kenney, James, Mr. & Mrs. M & F Malouf K Table Klein, Herbert, Mr. & Mrs. Klein Klein, Patricia, Mrs. (2) No Host Comp. Kreig, Allan, Mr. & Mrs. Kiescnick, William (1) ARCO-Edison L Leonard, M. Nelson, Mr. & Mrs. Echols LeSage, James, Mr. & Mrs. Gay Linkletter, Art Head Table Linkletter, Art, Mrs. Linkletter Linkletter, Jack, Mr. & Mrs. Linkletter Linkletter, Sharon (1) Linkletter Lokey, Hulsey, Mr. & Mrs. Mc Carty-Lokey Loker, Donald, Mr. & Mrs. Sigmon Comp. Leason, Bernard, Mr. & Mrs. Press Loper, James L., Mr. & Mrs. Brock Comp. Levine, Fran (1) Litton, Crosby/Kelly (4) No Host Laykin, Sol (1) Laykin M Mc Daniel, Glen, Mr. & Mrs. Adams Murdock, David, Mr. & Mrs. Adams Mann, Ted & Fleming, Rhonda Clark, R.J. Marlow, Jess, Mr. & Mrs. Finch-Hodgson Mc Kay, Thomas, Mr. & Mrs. Forbes-Mc Kay Mc Culla, James, Mr. & Mrs. Hollingsworth Mavis, Paul, Mr. & Mrs. Huntley Meschuk, Dr. John (1) Hutson Mc Carty, John T., Mr. & Mrs. Mc Carty-Lokey Mc Ginnis, Felix, Mr. & Mrs. Mc Ginnis, Carl Machris, M. A., Mr. & Mrs. Hutson Moore, John R., Mr. & Mrs. Moore Mendenhall, Ferd., Mr. & Mrs : O' Green Malouf, Bert, Mrs. (1) Malouf, Mrs. Bert M Table Mc Cormack, Scott, Mr. & Mrs. Malouf, M & F Malouf, Vicci (1) Malouf, M & F Malouf, Florence Head Table Marvin, Murray Sands, Mrs. (1) Finch Moore, J.R. (Mc Donnel Douglas) (10) Moore Mc Ginnis, Carl, Mr. & Mrs. Mc Ginnis Miller, Richard, Mrs. (1) Frawley NP Milner, Reese, Mrs. (2) Clark Mc Kenna, W.F., Mr. & Mrs. Finch Moore, Mary Bess (1) Vincent May, Franklin E., Mr. & Mrs. May Machris, M.A., Mr. & Mrs. Salvatori Comp. Matson, Patty (1) Moran & Schmidt, Erica No Host Malouf, Robert (1) F. Malouf NP Malouf, Carol (1) Malouf, M & F N Nunn, John, Mr. & Mrs. Finch II Nassour, Emma (1) F. Malouf NP Nassour, William, Mr. & Mrs. F. Malouf O Green, Fred, Mr. & Mrs. O'Green Obernauer, Marne (2) Schreiber Farrell, Frances (2) Malouf IV Comp. 'Brien, Joanne (1) May Oldknow, William, Mrs. (1) Malouf IV Comp. 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Reynolds, Nancy, Ms. (1) Salvatori Royal Industries (1) No Host Reagan, Ronald, Mrs. (1) Head Table Reddy, Helen (Mrs. Jeff Wald) (1) Head Table NP Rappaport, Bernice (1) M & F Malouf Rose, Suzanne, Mrs. (1) ARCO-Edison Rood, Rodney, Mrs. (1) ARCO-Edison S Schiller, Robert, Mr. & Mrs. Echols Schechter, George, Mr. & Mrs. Finch-Hodgson Spitzer, Arthur, Mr. & Mrs. McCarty-Lokey Schumacher, John, Mr. & Mrs. I. Magnin Schreiber, B.T., Mr. & Mrs. Schreiber Sigmon, Loyd, Mr. & Mrs. Sigmon S Table Shell, B.J., Dr. & Mrs. Malouf-Firestone Solomon, Bernard, Mr. & Mrs. Malouf IV Slagel, Franklin, Mrs. (2) Seyer, John (1) Frawley Comp. S.S. #2 Clark Comp. S.S. #1 Clark Sommermeier, Thomas, Mr. & Mrs. Adams Schultz, Kenneth, Gen. & Mrs. Doll-TRW Saks, Babe (1) Finch NP Soong, T. A., Mrs. (1) Frawley Salvatori, Henry, Mr. & Mrs. Salvatori Smith, William French, Mr. & Mrs. Salvatori Simms, Clarke, Mr. & Mrs. Huntley Stathasos, Helen, Mrs. (1) Malouf IV Comp. Schumaker, Carl (1) Comp. Sorum, Peter (1) Comp. Smith, A.T. (1) Swearingen, Marcella (1) No Host Simmons, J.W., Mr. & Mrs. ARCO-Edison T Taper, S. Mark &3 Guests (4) Adams Thornton, William Jr, & Joseph, Jackie (2) No Host NP Turner, Lucille, Mrs. (1) Malouf IV NP Tregar (1) Malouf IV U Unander, Richard, Mr. & Mrs. Uli-Renko, Matti (1) Wheelon FORD at LIBRARY V Vincent, William, Mr. & Mrs. Vincent (Colyear Check) V Table Velde, John, Mr. & Mrs. Linkletter Comp. Von Faber, Karen (1) W Ward, Murray, Mr. & Mrs. Clark Webb, Ethel Mae, Mrs. (1) Echols Wheelon, Albert (2) Wheelon Comp. Weiss, Robert, Mr. & Mrs. Malouf, Mrs. Bert Whitney, Paul (1) Adams Wadsworth, Robert, Mr. & Mrs. Huntley Wellborn, Olin, Mrs. (1) Frawley Ward, Peggy (1) Clark Comp. Weidenfeld, S. (1) Clark Wolders, Robert, Mr. & Mrs. Vincent, Wm. Wood, Gurdin (1) Brock NP Westhem, Andrew, Mr. & Mrs. Adams Wills, Dick (1) Frawley Winters, Jonathan, Mr. & Mrs. Head Table Wald, Jeff (1) Head Table Williams, Cole (1) ARCO-Edison wrather Jack Y Younger, Evelle, Mrs. (1) Brock NP Youhnes, Kyung & Escort Malouf, Mrs. Bert Z Zahran, Lucy, Miss (1) I. Magnin Zarubica, Maldin, Mr. & Mrs. Zile, Michael, Mr. & Mrs. ARCO-Edison Miscellaneous Table Rogers, William, Mr. & Mrs. Head Table Wente, Carl, Mr. & Mrs. Finch Griffith, George, Mr. & Mrs. Finch THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON "ARTS" EVENTS ATTENDED BY MRS. FORD National Endowment for the Arts, Reception and Performance, (&GF), 9/4/74 Mormon Choir, Kennedy Center, (&GF), 9/14/74 National Symphony Ball, (&GF) 12/6/74 National Gallery Dinner and Preview of Chinese Exhibit, 12/10/74 Capitol Historical Society Preview of "Sound and Light", (&GF), 1/26/75 White House Reception for National Symphony, 2/11 & 2/12/75 Scheduled Events: National Art Association, Los Angeles, 5/19/75 Fine Arts Gallery of San Diego, San Diego, 5/20/75 Foster Grandparent Celebration, Los Angeles, 5/19/75 Martha Graham Center Gala Benefit, New York City, 6/19/75 Metropolitan Opera, Wolf Trap, 6/23/75 "ARTS" HONORARY AFFILIATIONS OF MRS. FORD Afro-American Total Theatre, General Honorary Chairwoman, First Annual Business in the Arts American Dance Guild, Honorary Chairman, 1976 Convention American Dance Therapy Association, Honorary Chairman, Board of Sponsors American National Theater and Academy, Honorary Patroness, Rosalind Russell Award Party, October 6, 1974 Arena Stage, Honorary Chairman, 25th Anniversary, Spring 1975 Association of American Dance Companies, Honorary Chairman, Board of Directors Cooper-Hewitt Museum of Design, Honorary Patron, Benefit for the renovation of Andrew Carnegie Mansion, 5/19/75 Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, Honorary Chairman, 50th Anniversary Committee Grand Rapids Art Museum, Honorary Member John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, Honorary Chairman MacDowell Colony, Honorary Chairman, Dinner in honor of Martha Graham, 11/7/74 Memphis Ballet Society, Honorary Chairman, "The Nutcracker" The National Symphony 1974 Ball, Honorary Patrons (&GF) National Symphony Orchestra, Honorary Residential Chairman, 1975 Fund New York City Ballet Guild, Honorary Chairman, "Hommage a Ravel", 5/14/75 United States Capitol Historical Society, Co-chairperson, Sound and Light Project Wolf Trap Foundation, Honorary Chairman FORD susan porter GERALD May 16, 1975 February 11, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: NANCY HANKS. FROM: SUSAN PORTER Per our telephone conversation on Monday, Mrs. Ford has accepted an invitation extended to her for May 19th by the National Art Association in Los Angeles. This will be an evening affair. Mrs. Ford would like to make a two-day trip out of this visit to the West Coast and I would like to solicit your ideas of some things she might include in this trip. You will recall she will already have been to Los Angeles April 2 for an event with Mrs. Chandler at the Music Center. Mrs. Ford has been invited to a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Fine Arts Society of San Diego which operates the Fine Arts Gallery in Balboa Park. This organization has about 3500 members who support a museum which prides itself in owning one of the finest collections of Spanish paintings in the western United States. In May of 1974, they opened a handsome new wing built entirely with private funds. It is my thought that perhaps Mrs. Ford could go to San Diego on May 20th and perhaps attend this celebration and probably make one other visit to a project in San Diego during the day while she is there. As I see it, Mrs. Ford would fly out on Sunday, May 18th and be in Los Angeles on Monday. Because the National Art Association event is Monday evening, she would be available to do probably one other thing on Monday. Were she to accept the San Diego invitation, also an evening event, she would probably fly to San Diego Tuesday morning and be available to do something around noon or early afternoon. Attached you will find copies of the correspondence related to the invitation of the 50th Anniversary of the Fine Arts Society of San Diego and, for your information, a brief resume of the history and purpose of the National Art Association. I believe you mentioned you were not familiar with it. I look forward to hearing from you regarding any ideas you have for things Mrs. Ford might do during her stay in California May 19th and 20th. Thank you. SERATE FORD LIBRARY. Page Two Letter to Mrs. Nancy Howe January 14, 1975 C. We wish Mrs. Ford to accept the position of Honorary Chairman of the National Art Association and would like to announce her acceptance that evening. We are thrilled with the prospect of meeting and honoring the First Lady. She is much admired and we feel her interest in the arts comes at a very important time in the history of our country. I, as a member of the Department of State Fine Arts Committee, am most eager to see as much of the Americana project completed as possible as we approach our Bicentennial Anniversary. It is my understanding that there may possibly be a luncheon scheduled here for Mrs. Ford on this visit. May I suggest both for the sake of "community impact" of the visit and her energies that it be scheduled the following day? The hostess mentioned to me (Mrs. Norman Chandler) is, by the way, a very vibrant, energetic lady and regarded by many as "Mrs. Los Angeles." She is wholly responsible for the development of our fabulous Music Center. I am sure she will want to schedule Mrs. Ford to see the complex (and she should): It is spectacular, and Los Angeles is justifiably proud of it. (Be assured I will not mention any knowledge of this to anyone but feel I should be frank with you concerning all possible arrangements.) I am enclosing a resume of our history and purposes, and a roster of our Los Angeles Chapter for your reference. Please feel free to call me at my home. (213/556-2728) Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, MidgeClark Mrs. Robert Johns Clark National Committee Chairman National Art Association Enclosures RJC:ee Home address: Please direct all correspondence to this address. 2869 Motor Avenue Los Angeles, California 90064 BERALD FORD LIBRAI Palm Springs Barbara Mac Gregor (966-8252) The National Fine Arts Assn. - Los Angeles would like the First Lady to accept the Distinguished Women of the Year Award. It will be pre- sented at a ball in Los Angeles in April or May depending on the First Lady's schedule. The proceeds from the ball go to Clem Conger who designates it use. Last year it was for the State Department. Previous awards went to Adele Rogers, Nancy Reagan, Clair Booth Luce, Mrs. Norman Vicent Peale. This year's chairman is Mrs. Bob (Carol) Finch. Last year's chairman was Mrs. Hodgeson, (Ambassador to Japan and former Secretary of Labor!s wife) Carel Finch, chrms Cymbidiums Sinner Dance 1-13 - mid-late april 60 may THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON B7 flyout Susan - F.Y.I. unless Gigres Nancy will Call combine with some ther events Mrs. Macthegon back. enroute Mrs. Ford is interested in accepting. Carolyn FORD OF SERALD LIBRA commissial in parent? NATIONAL ART ASSOCIATION L APRI may 19th January 14, 1975 ri 22- 29- Mrs. Nancy Howe 3017 Cathedral Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 Dear Mrs. Howe: may Philo th Barbara McGregor has asked me to forward you the information following for the purpose of helping Mrs. Ford to select a date to accept the "National Art Association Distinguished Woman of the Year" award: A. The months of April and May are preferable. If April is preferred, the later it can be in the month is best, that we may use our traditional theme of "Cymbidium Dinner Dance." (The entire ballroom is decorated with cymbidium orchids from the estate of one of our members (Mrs. Bert Malouf)--absolutely gorgeous!) The height of the blooming season is mid to late April through May. 19th B. We have a confirmed date with the Beverly Wilshire Hotel for the 30th of May. However, we will adjust according to the convenience of the First Lady. C. A mid-week date will facilitate space availability in the hotels that are always solidly pre-booked. D. More than one date, if possible, in the event we have difficulty with the hotels would be helpful. E. Carol (Mrs. Robert) Finch is Chairman of the event. F. The major portion of the proceeds of the evening will be donated to the Department of State Americana Project, and the remainder to our Los Angeles Music Center and Otis Art Institute. Now,' as to what is expected of Mrs. Ford: A. The honoree is asked to say a few words of acceptance. B. She will be presented with a portrait of herself, done by a local artist of note. This is done from selected photos because of the unavailability of the subject. It is requested she select and send us photos as soon as possible that the artist may have as much time as is needed. Path THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON Mrs. Humphries April 19, 1975 (213) 472 2397 MEMORANDUM TO: PETER SORUM FROM: SUSAN fan PORTER SUBJECT: Action Memo Mrs. Ford has accepted the following out-of-town California invitations for May 19 (Los Angeles) and May 20 (San Diego): Re: Monday, May 19, 1975 EVENT: Reception and Dinner GROUP: National Art Association 2 PLACE: Beverly-Wilshire Hotel Los Angeles TIME: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Reception in Champagne Room 8:30 p.m. Dinner CONTACT: Mrs. Robert Johns Clark, Chairman, National Art Association (213) 556-2728 COMMENTS: Mrs. Ford has accepted the invitation of the National Art Association to attend a dinner and ball in her honor in Los Angeles. She will be presented the Association's 1975 Distinguished Woman of the Year award and also will receive a portrait of herself which is being painted. The major portion of the proceeds of the evening are given to the Americana Project at the Department of State. The press contact is Mrs. Robert Humphries and the television contact is Mr. Herb Klein. Mrs. Ford will fly out Sunday evening and then will go to San Diego for her Tuesday event at the Fine Arts Gallery of San Diego. The file is attached. BERALD FORD LIBRAR: 2. Re: Tuesday, May 20, 1975 EVENT: Reception and Anniversary Dinner GROUP: Fine Arts Gallery of San Diego Fine Arts Society of San Diego PLACE: Fine Arts Gallery of San Diego Balboa Park, San Diego TIME: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Reception 7:30 p.m. Dinner CONTACT: Mrs. John McCausland, Dinner Chairman greysh hair + brown horm rim glasses Mrs. Jack Oatman, President, 4 Board of Directors blondy has 52 (714) 479-1134 (714) 296-2395 Mr. Henry Gardiner mustacle Director of the Gallery (714) 232-7931 Mr. Leon Parma (714) 291-7311, ext. 247 COMMENTS: The Fine Arts Gallery of San Diego will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of its founding. The reception will be preceded by the annual business meeting at 5:30 p.m. which Mrs. Ford will not be expected to attend. At the conclusion of the dinner, Mrs. Ford will be asked to cut the ribbon opening and dedicating the new wing of the Gallery. The museum prides itself on owning one of the finest collections of Spanish paintings in the western United States. The new wing which is being opened was built entirely with private funds and will house their Asian collection. They are delighted Mrs. Ford will attend. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Parma are very dear friends of the Fords. Although I think the specific arrangements should be made directly with the people at the museum, I think as a special courtesy to Mr. Parma that you will want to keep him fully abreast of your developing senario. The Parmas had also very kindly invited Mrs. Ford to stay at their house. She, however, feels that it would be easier for her to stay at a hotel. Perhaps, however, there would be an opportunity for her to drop by their house at some point. Mrs. Ford will return to Washington on Wednesday, May 21st. The file is attached. Thank you. c: BF Staff Red Cavaney Warren Rustand Bill Nicholson Clem Conger Rex Scouten GERALD FORD LIBRARY Staircase This is a brief resume of the history and purpose of the National Art Association: NAA was founded here in Los Angeles in 1969 to support and promote interest in the fine arts and aid scholars of the arts. Each year we honor a woman whose interest and/or contribution to the arts is noteworthy and commendable. We have had the distinction of honoring such as: Mrs. Ronald Reagan, Clare Booth Luce, Mrs. Norman Vincent Peale, and most recently, Mrs. William Pierce Rogers. Mrs. Richard Nixon served as Honorary Chairman from 1969 to 1974. Last year, after several members had been to the State Department diplomatic rooms and been very impressed with what they saw, we had Clem Conger flown to California to give us his lecture on same. Subsequently, the chapter voted to donate the major portion of the proceeds from our annual dinner dance to the Americana Project. Maria Hodgson was our chairman, and Mrs. Rogers received the award. (Ins gemes) This year it is our intention, now that we are a firmly established organiza- tion, to proceed with the development of the Washington, D.C. Chapter, under the guidance of Mrs. Clark McGregor and supported by Mrs. Thurmond (Athalie) Clarke, and Mrs. William Rogers. Each new chapter's major financial contri- bution will benefit the Americana Collection, plus a portion of funds raised will go to a local fine arts project of the chapter's choice. Other chapters in other cities will be developed for the same purpose as each new chapter is stabilized. In this way, it is anticipated that the U.S. Department of State Americana Project will receive the much needed and deserved organized support, and the heritage of our beloved America will be preserved. DEPART R.FORD LIBRARY March 6, 1975 Dear Mrs. Clark, Many thanks for your recent letter regarding my appearance in Los Angeles on May 19. And I can assure you that I am most thrilled by such an honor. It will be a great pleasure to renew old friendships as well as make new ones. The ball sounds simply fabulous. I do regret, however, that at this time it does not look like the President will be able to accompany me. If we can be of any future help, please feel free to contact us. with warm regards, Sincerely, B.F. Mrs. Robert Johns Clark National Committee Chairman National Art Association 2869 Motor Avenue Los Angeles, California 90064 NMH/cp cc: Susan Porter Nancy- Barbara MacGregor called to say the the party in Los Angeles on May 19 is at the Beverly-Wilshire Hotel. 5:10 BERULI FORD CIGNAMO Susan F.Y.I. NATIONAL ART ASSOCIATION February 17, 1975 Mrs. Nancy Howe 3017 Cathedral Avenue, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20008 Dear Mrs. Howe, Enclosed is our letter of thanks to Mrs. Ford for accepting the National Art Association's "1975 Distinguished Woman of the Year" award. We would appreciate you presenting it to her for us. Mrs. Clark McGregor's call informing me of Mrs. Ford's acceptance and naming the date, May 19th, was certainly an exciting event for us. All plans and arrangements are well under way, and we will keep you informed. I also wish to confirm to you Barbara McGregor's information on the location of the event. It will be held in the very elegant Grand Ballroom of the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Suites for Mrs. Ford and her staff have been reserved at the hotel. Most importantly, at this time we need a selection of pictures of Mrs. Ford to give to an artist (to be selected this week) to paint a portrait of the First Lady, as I described to you in my letter of January 14, 1975. It would be helpful too if you would designate which of these photos we may use on the program. On February 10, the Dinner Dance Committee will meet to finalize arrange- ments for the evening, and I will send you a copy of them. Just prior to that meeting, I will try to contact you by telephone at your White House office to ask you a few pertinent questions concerning timing, schedule, security, etc. I have executed many balls and benefits, but I have never looked forward to any as much as this one. Mrs. Ford is very much admired by everyone, and we are thrilled at the prospect of meeting and honoring her. Sincerely, Marjorie a. Clark Mrs. Robert Johns Clark National Committee Chairman Mrs. Arthur Linkletter Program Chairman Address: 2869 Motor Avenue Los Angeles, California 90064 Mrs. Robert Finch Telephone: (213)556-2728 Dinner Chairman NATIONAL ART ASSOCIATION January 14, 1975 Mrs. Gerald R. Ford The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Mrs. Ford: We are pleased to inform you that, during a recent meeting of the National Art Association, our board of directors unanimously agreed for you to become our "Distinguished Woman of the Year." Should you be amenable to accepting this award as well as an oil portrait of yourself, we would like to present them to you before members and friends at our annual dinner dance. You may, of course, inform us which date you prefer, and we will schedule the event at your convenience. The major portion of the proceeds of this event are given to the Americana Project of the Fine Arts Committee of the U.S. Department of State. We are looking forward to your presence and best wishes to you. Sincerely and warmly, Mrs. Mrs. Robert Johns Clark National Committee Chairman Member, Fine Arts Committee U.S. Department of State Mrs. Robert Finch Dinner Chairman GENERAL FORD TIBRARY Mrs. Thomas Malouf President U.S.MAIL Postage Guaranteed Forwarding and Return BUSINESS OFFICIAL Third Class Bulk Rate Washington, D.C. 20560 Postage and Fees Paid NOLLULLISNI NVINOSHJIWS NATIONAL COLLECTION OF FINE ARTS AND ITS RENWICK GALLERY SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NCFA 8th and G Streets, N.W. Open every day of the week 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission free Renwick Pennsylvania Avenue at 17th Street, N.W. Open every day of the week 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission free AUGUST 1975 CALENDAR To See Is To Think Personality In the preface to his new book, "To See Is To Think: Looking at American Art," Dr. Joshua C. Taylor, Director of NCFA, writes: "A museum that displays works from the past as well as from the present is not a graveyard of remembered feelings but a source for new experience, a means by which each visitor can expand his own private environment and savor those qualities of perception and Katherine Eirk, who trained as an intern with us several years ago, thought he might otherwise have missed. To walk through galleries returned "home" this June as the paper conservator on our staff. or even to thumb through the illustrated pages of a book on art She documents and photographs the works, advises on their preser- is to meet with a series of distinct happenings, each one of which vation and storage, checks their condition before they are sent on marks the fresh union of the eye and the mind." As a supplement loan, and provides what she calls the "proper care and feeding of to the book, which is illustrated with works from the NCFA col- works on paper." She drycleans with powdered or block erasers, lections, 36 color slides are also available. They include Benjamin patches, backs, hinges, bleaches, neutralizes, and waterwashes by West's "Self Portrait," Thomas Moran's "The Grand Canyon either immersion or floating. "Basically," she explains, "you float of the Yellowstone," Winslow Homer's "High Cliff, Coast of Maine," a watercolor and immerse a print." She may use infrared or ultra- Albert Pinkham Ryder's "Moonlight," Isamu Noguchi's "Grey Sun" violet light to discover details invisible to the naked eye and, if a work and Willem de Kooning's "Woman VIII." is torn, she places it on a light box while joining the fibers with a bit of paste. To hold the fibers, she adds patches of Japanese tissue to the back and, if the piece is still weak, backs the work entirely The First Lady at the Renwick with tissue. Raised in the coal mining area of Madisonville, Kentucky-a We're honored that Mrs. Ford visited the Renwick twice within a county seat of 18,000 which, ironically, has a new paper mill- month, the first time on an unannounced Saturday visit with Janet she majored in art history and fine arts at the University of Ford, the President's sister-in-law, and Mrs. Elizabeth Norblad, Kentucky. It was as a student there that she decided on conservation Susan Ford's godmother. The women had been out for luncheon as a career. "I realized I had no creative artistic talent," she says and, returning to the White House, Mrs. Ford spontaneously sug- ruefully, "and what was I going to do when I 'grew up'? A friend gested stopping in to see the exhibitions. On her second visit, who thought I was good with my hands suggested that I be a escorted by NCFA Director Dr. Joshua C. Taylor and Renwick conservator-although I didn't know what that was. His explanation Director Lloyd Herman, she previewed the "Craft Multiples" show. was that you go with an archeologist and put dinosaur bones in Although scheduled for a 30-minute tour, she stayed a full hour, plastic." asking interested and well-informed questions. She was impressed Job-hunting just before her graduation in 1966, she wrote to the with the variety of crafts and commented that the dropleaf table Smithsonian and a kindly curator answered her in a two-page letter not only would be particularly good for an apartment but could explaining that she was too late for summer internships. He sug- serve as a desk, suggested brass rather than chrome fixtures for the gested, however, that she come to Washington to find a job to keep wood bathtub, admired the canoe although she was more familiar body and soul together until an appropriate opening became avail- with canvas-covered ones, and said that, as a housewife, she could able. She began as a clerical worker at Woodward and Lothrop, recognize the importance of the cutting board with its scoop. When having discovered that "people in Washington with college degrees she expressed puzzlement at the inclusion of three pillows in the are worth exactly nothing." A year later, she had to choose between exhibition, Dr. Taylor explained that woven yardage is difficult to accepting a promotion to assistant buyer of designer dresses or show effectively and thus craftsmen weave pillows to demonstrate selling postcards at the National Gallery. She opted for fashion but their creative talent. It was an unhurried and pleasant visit and we then decided to study for her M.A. at George Washington University, hope she will return soon because, as she says, "We're neighbors." where she majored in museology. A class visit to our conservation lab pinpointed her future plans. "This," she remembers thinking, "is where I want to spend my life." Applying for an unpaid intern- OFFICIAL WHITE HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHS ship, she spent the next year working with conservator Charles Olin, and wrote her thesis on the removal of spots and stains from paper. It was not until 1970, when she joined the Conservation Analytical Laboratory at the Smithsonian's Museum of History and Tech- nology, that she was paid for working in her field. Last year, she took a leave to teach graduate students paper conservation at the State University of New York, College at Oneonta, in Cooperstown and, this spring. taught three one-week consultancies at Oberlin AUGUST 1975 CALENDAR To See Is To Think Personality In the preface to his new book, "To See Is To Think: Looking at American Art," Dr. Joshua C. Taylor, Director of NCFA, writes: "A museum that displays works from the past as well as from the present is not a graveyard of remembered feelings but a source for new experience, a means by which each visitor can expand his own private environment and savor those qualities of perception and Katherine Eirk, who trained as an intern with us several years ago, thought he might otherwise have missed. To walk through galleries returned "home" this June as the paper conservator on our staff. or even to thumb through the illustrated pages of a book on art She documents and photographs the works, advises on their preser- is to meet with a series of distinct happenings, each one of which vation and storage, checks their condition before they are sent on marks the fresh union of the eye and the mind." As a supplement loan, and provides what she calls the "proper care and feeding of to the book, which is illustrated with works from the NCFA col- works on paper." She drycleans with powdered or block erasers, lections, 36 color slides are also available. They include Benjamin patches, backs, hinges, bleaches, neutralizes, and waterwashes by West's "Self Portrait," Thomas Moran's "The Grand Canyon either immersion or floating. "Basically," she explains, "you float of the Yellowstone," Winslow Homer's "High Cliff, Coast of Maine," a watercolor and immerse a print." She may use infrared or ultra- Albert Pinkham Ryder's "Moonlight," Isamu Noguchi's "Grey Sun" violet light to discover details invisible to the naked eye and, if a work and Willem de Kooning's "Woman VIII." is torn, she places it on a light box while joining the fibers with a bit of paste. To hold the fibers, she adds patches of Japanese tissue to the back and, if the piece is still weak, backs the work entirely The First Lady at the Renwick with tissue. Raised in the coal mining area of Madisonville, Kentucky-a We're honored that Mrs. Ford visited the Renwick twice within a county seat of 18,000 which, ironically, has a new paper mill- month, the first time on an unannounced Saturday visit with Janet she majored in art history and fine arts at the University of Ford, the President's sister-in-law, and Mrs. Elizabeth Norblad, Kentucky. It was as a student there that she decided on conservation Susan Ford's godmother. The women had been out for luncheon as a career. "I realized I had no creative artistic talent," she says and, returning to the White House, Mrs. Ford spontaneously sug- ruefully, "and what was I going to do when I 'grew up'? A friend gested stopping in to see the exhibitions. On her second visit, who thought I was good with my hands suggested that I be a escorted by NCFA Director Dr. Joshua C. Taylor and Renwick conservator-although I didn't know what that was. His explanation Director Lloyd Herman, she previewed the "Craft Multiples" show. was that you go with an archeologist and put dinosaur bones in Although scheduled for a 30-minute tour, she stayed a full hour, plastic." asking interested and well-informed questions. She was impressed Job-hunting just before her graduation in 1966, she wrote to the with the variety of crafts and commented that the dropleaf table Smithsonian and a kindly curator answered her in a two-page letter not only would be particularly good for an apartment but could explaining that she was too late for summer internships. He sug- serve as a desk, suggested brass rather than chrome fixtures for the gested, however, that she come to Washington to find a job to keep wood bathtub, admired the canoe although she was more familiar body and soul together until an appropriate opening became avail- with canvas-covered ones, and said that, as a housewife, she could able. She began as a clerical worker at Woodward and Lothrop, recognize the importance of the cutting board with its scoop. When having discovered that "people in Washington with college degrees she expressed puzzlement at the inclusion of three pillows in the are worth exactly nothing." A year later, she had to choose between exhibition, Dr. Taylor explained that woven yardage is difficult to accepting a promotion to assistant buyer of designer dresses or show effectively and thus craftsmen weave pillows to demonstrate selling postcards at the National Gallery. She opted for fashion but their creative talent. It was an unhurried and pleasant visit and we then decided to study for her M.A. at George Washington University, hope she will return soon because, as she says, "We're neighbors." where she majored in museology. A class visit to our conservation lab pinpointed her future plans. "This," she remembers thinking, "is where I want to spend my life." Applying for an unpaid intern- OFFICIAL WHITE HOUSE PHOTOGRAPHS ship, she spent the next year working with conservator Charles Olin, and wrote her thesis on the removal of spots and stains from paper. It was not until 1970, when she joined the Conservation Analytical Laboratory at the Smithsonian's Museum of History and Tech- nology, that she was paid for working in her field. Last year, she took a leave to teach graduate students paper conservation at the State University of New York, College at Oneonta, in Cooperstown and, this spring, taught three one-week consultancies at Oberlin College in Ohio where she has been invited to return. Rather than pay rent for the kind of apartment she wanted, and because she considers Washington "a human-sized city with a sense of space and openness," she bought a house in Bethesda, Maryland two years ago. "I'd like a wife to take care of the inside so I could work outside," she says with a woman's lib laugh, "and someone to fix my dinner." An enthusiastic horsewoman for 27 of her 31 years, she still takes lessons and boards her horse at a Potomac, Maryland farm. "I'd keep my horse at my house if I could," she says, "because now he costs more to keep than I do." NCFA RENWICK AUGUST DISCOVER AMERICA Among the objects included in the Renwick exhibition honoring the industrial design accomplishments of Raymond Loewy (center) are Rosenthal china and the logo for Discover America. FRI 1 EXHIBITION 24th National Exhibition of Prints Co-sponsored by NCFA The Designs of Raymond Loewy Recognized as a pioneer of and the Library of Congress, this biennial show is the result of a the industrial design profession, Loewy began his career in 1929 juried competition, with the 57 selections made by one curator and when he re-designed the Gestetner duplicating machine and, since two printmakers. In addition, each artist-juror-Nathan Olivera of then, his commissions include automobiles, product packaging, air- Stanford, California and Clare Romano of Englewood, New Jersey- planes, locomotives, corporation logotypes, the first orbiting space is represented by one example of his work. The exhibition is a mix- station, vacuum cleaners, ferryboats, dinnerware and luxury buses. ture of figurative and fantasy works, and among the artists included In his foreword to the exhibition catalog, Dr. Joshua C. Taylor, are: Harold Altman of Lemont, Pennsylvania; Carolyn Autry of Director of NCFA, writes: "Much in this exhibition will seem Toledo, Ohio; Wesley Chamberlin of Sausalito, California; Michael astonishingly familiar to the American viewer, and it may come as a Mazur of Cambridge, Massachusetts; Peter Milton of Francestown, surprise that so much with which we have been surrounded for the New Hampshire; Frances Julia Myers of Hollandale, Wisconsin, and past 40 years and more has been the product of one man's vision. Gabor Peterdi of Rowayton, Connecticut. A free small catalog, pro- His simple, unambiguous designs that substituted rolling sur- duced by the Library of Congress, is available. Through Septem- faces for finite bulk gave a new pleasure to touch and sight at a ber 7. At NCFA. time when beauty and technology had yet to become good friends." The 136 photographs, drawings, models and objects represent 81 Contemporary Stage Design-U.S.A. The first comprehensive projects of Loewy and his associates. Models include Air Force One exhibition of American scene and costume design ever assembled and Northeast Airlines' Yellowbird; among the objects are a in the United States is at NCFA prior to its representing the United 1935 Coldspot refrigerator, a 1966 Barcalounger, a 1973 Skylab States in the Third Prague Quadrennial, a worldwide scene design flight suit, and a 1975 Avanti II--the design first introduced in exhibition, in January 1976. It includes 12 three-dimensional set 1962. Lloyd E. Herman, Director of the Renwick, directed the models and 147 paintings, sketches, renderings and collages of set exhibition, which was coordinated by Lois Frieman Brand. An and costume designs by 53 professional and student designers across illustrated catalog will be available. Through November 16. At the country. Encompassing designs for opera, ballet, musicals and Renwick. drama, it includes productions on Broadway, Off Broadway, and in regional, experimental and university theatres. The show was 1 organized by the International Theatre Institute of the U.S., Inc., a FRI ILLUSTRATED LECTURE service organization for theatre professionals. An illustrated catalog In conjunction with the opening of the exhibition of his work, is available. Through September 7. At NCFA. Raymond Loewy will give a 45-minute lecture on "Changing World Conditions and the Role of Industrial Design." As a 15-year-old in Art for Architecture: Washington, D.C. 1895-1925 Murals France-he became an American citizen in 1938-Loewy not only commissioned for the capital were the result of a larger mural designed a model airplane but patented it, founded a corporation to movement in the United States from 1876 until 1925, exemplifying make it and hired a salesman to market it. Today, he commutes the then-popular concept that the arts of architecture, painting, and from his homes in Palm Springs and France to his offices in New sculpture should be unified. The exhibition comprises approximately York, Paris and London and, at 81, is a very forward-looking 70 drawings and photographs-in both black-and-white and color- man. In addition to working on the Skylab project from 1967 to of Washington mural paintings which are familiar but are either 1973, he is designing cars, hydrofoils, wristwatches, tractors and unnoticed, destroyed, or seldom on public view. In addition, there motorcycles for the Russians. Under a new five-year contract, he will is an eight-foot painting by Edwin Blashfield which is a reduced take on a broad range of design activities for them-including study of one-quarter of the circular mural he painted around the product planning, packaging, graphics, hotels and shopping centers. collar of the Library of Congress dome. The other buildings whose Admission free. At 8 p.m., Grand Salon, Renwick Gallery. murals are featured are the Larz Anderson House (Society of the Cincinnati), the Capitol, the old Evening Star, Georgetown Uni- THU 7 CREATIVE SCREEN versity, the Lincoln Memorial, and St. Matthew's Cathedral. A free This color film demonstrates Raymond Loewy's design contributions checklist is available. Through October 19. At NCFA. to America's space program. Space Station I-Skylab 28 minutes. As habitability consultant A Modern Consciousness: D. J. De Pree and Florence Knoll to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Loewy This exhibition honors two individuals who strongly influenced recommended and designed the private living, dining, relaxation and 20th-century American furniture design. D. J. De Pree-who in hygiene centers for the astronauts who spent 84 days in man's first 1923 took over the management of Herman Miller, one of many home in space. His purpose was to provide congeniality and relief companies then producing traditional furniture-hired in 1931 an from the psychological stresses of life "out of the world" and to untested designer, Gilbert Rohde, whose innovative ideas made sustain the crew's morale. His designs include the space suit, tools the Miller name synonymous for many with the new taste in modern and eating utensils, and this NASA film provides spectacular views furniture and furniture systems. Architect Florence Knoll, shortly of a comet, stars and the earth as seen from the Skylab porthole. after World War II, assembled an international roster of designers, Complete showings at 11:15, 12 noon, and 12:45 p.m. Free. Grand architects, and sculptors to create new furniture forms of classical Salon, Renwick Gallery. importance for Knoll Associates. Today, museum design collections display furniture created for these firms by such designers as Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, and Harry Bertoia. The ex- THU 21 CREATIVE SCREEN hibition includes 47 pieces of furniture or furniture systems; an This trio of films is shown in conjunction with the exhibition illustrated catalog is available. Through November 9. At Renwick. "Craft Multiples" which is on view at the Renwick through February 16. Craft Multiples Both traditional and contemporary designs are Cabinetmaking 10 minutes. A re-created day in the life of an featured in this exhibition of 133 useful objects of metal, clay, 18th century Williamsburg cabinetmaker demonstrates the skills of glass, fiber, wood and other materials made by 126 craftsmen in his craft and the fine points of furniture design. 36 states and the District of Columbia. Chosen by national competi- Yankee Craftsman 18-minutes. George Willis, a contemporary tion, the show represents the best of American production crafts— New England cabinetmaker, discusses his personal artistic satisfac- those made in at least ten of the same design. Among the objects tion, and contrasts the advantages of his methods with those of selected are handcarved cattle bone crochet hooks, hand puppets, mass production. a Revere lantern made of sheet brass, jewelry, a glass and plexiglass The Music Rack 20 minutes. A music rack by artist-craftsman table, salt dough Christmas ornaments, a spinning wheel, ceramic Wendell Castle is included in the "Craft Multiples" exhibition and, teacups, and woven baskets. Because of space limitations, eleven in this film, Castle demonstrates his widely-recognized individual objects-including an Amish buggy, and a free balloon envelope method of lamination. He describes his unique method step-by-step- and carriage-are represented by large color photographs. Of the from the initial sketches to choosing the proper woods to final 126 craftsmen, the majority in their mid-20s and 30s, almost half finishing-and explains that he considers his furniture completed earn their living from their handcraft production, and over fifty only when the aesthetic and practical aspects are brought into per- percent live in rural areas. Through February 16. At Renwick. fect balance. projects of Loewy and his associates. Models include Air Force One exhibition of American scene and costume design ever assembled and Northeast Airlines' Yellowbird; among the objects are a in the United States is at NCFA prior to its representing the United 1935 Coldspot refrigerator, a 1966 Barcalounger, a 1973 Skylab States in the Third Prague Quadrennial, a worldwide scene design flight suit, and a 1975 Avanti II--the design first introduced in exhibition, in January 1976. It includes 12 three-dimensional set 1962. Lloyd E. Herman, Director of the Renwick, directed the models and 147 paintings, sketches, renderings and collages of set exhibition, which was coordinated by Lois Frieman Brand. An and costume designs by 53 professional and student designers across illustrated catalog will be available. Through November 16. At the country. Encompassing designs for opera, ballet, musicals and Renwick. drama, it includes productions on Broadway, Off Broadway, and in regional, experimental and university theatres. The show was 1 organized by the International Theatre Institute of the U.S., Inc., a FRI ILLUSTRATED LECTURE service organization for theatre professionals. An illustrated catalog In conjunction with the opening of the exhibition of his work, is available. Through September 7. At NCFA. Raymond Loewy will give a 45-minute lecture on "Changing World Conditions and the Role of Industrial Design." As a 15-year-old in Art for Architecture: Washington, D.C. 1895-1925 Murals France-he became an American citizen in 1938-Loewy not only commissioned for the capital were the result of a larger mural designed a model airplane but patented it, founded a corporation to movement in the United States from 1876 until 1925, exemplifying make it and hired a salesman to market it. Today, he commutes the then-popular concept that the arts of architecture, painting, and from his homes in Palm Springs and France to his offices in New sculpture should be unified. The exhibition comprises approximately York, Paris and London and, at 81, is a very forward-looking 70 drawings and photographs-in both black-and-white and color- man. In addition to working on the Skylab project from 1967 to of Washington mural paintings which are familiar but are either 1973, he is designing cars, hydrofoils, wristwatches, tractors and unnoticed, destroyed, or seldom on public view. In addition, there motorcycles for the Russians. Under a new five-year contract, he will is an eight-foot painting by Edwin Blashfield which is a reduced take on a broad range of design activities for them-including study of one-quarter of the circular mural he painted around the product planning, packaging, graphics, hotels and shopping centers. collar of the Library of Congress dome. The other buildings whose Admission free. At 8 p.m., Grand Salon, Renwick Gallery. murals are featured are the Larz Anderson House (Society of the Cincinnati), the Capitol, the old Evening Star, Georgetown Uni- THU 7 CREATIVE SCREEN versity, the Lincoln Memorial, and St. Matthew's Cathedral. A free This color film demonstrates Raymond Loewy's design contributions checklist is available. Through October 19. At NCFA. to America's space program. Space Station I-Skylab 28 minutes. As habitability consultant A Modern Consciousness: D. J. De Pree and Florence Knoll to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Loewy This exhibition honors two individuals who strongly influenced recommended and designed the private living, dining, relaxation and 20th-century American furniture design. D. J. De Pree-who in hygiene centers for the astronauts who spent 84 days in man's first 1923 took over the management of Herman Miller, one of many home in space. His purpose was to provide congeniality and relief companies then producing traditional furniture-hired in 1931 an from the psychological stresses of life "out of the world" and to untested designer, Gilbert Rohde, whose innovative ideas made sustain the crew's morale. His designs include the space suit, tools the Miller name synonymous for many with the new taste in modern and eating utensils, and this NASA film provides spectacular views furniture and furniture systems. Architect Florence Knoll, shortly of a comet, stars and the earth as seen from the Skylab porthole. after World War II, assembled an international roster of designers, Complete showings at 11:15, 12 noon, and 12:45 p.m. Free. Grand architects, and sculptors to create new furniture forms of classical Salon, Renwick Gallery. importance for Knoll Associates. Today, museum design collections display furniture created for these firms by such designers as Charles 21 Eames, Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, and Harry Bertoia. The ex- THU CREATIVE SCREEN hibition includes 47 pieces of furniture or furniture systems; an This trio of films is shown in conjunction with the exhibition illustrated catalog is available. Through November 9. At Renwick. "Craft Multiples" which is on view at the Renwick through February 16. Craft Multiples Both traditional and contemporary designs are Cabinetmaking 10 minutes. A re-created day in the life of an featured in this exhibition of 133 useful objects of metal, clay, 18th century Williamsburg cabinetmaker demonstrates the skills of glass, fiber, wood and other materials made by 126 craftsmen in his craft and the fine points of furniture design. 36 states and the District of Columbia. Chosen by national competi- Yankee Craftsman 18-minutes. George Willis, a contemporary tion, the show represents the best of American production crafts— New England cabinetmaker, discusses his personal artistic satisfac- those made in at least ten of the same design. Among the objects tion, and contrasts the advantages of his methods with those of selected are handcarved cattle bone crochet hooks, hand puppets, mass production. a Revere lantern made of sheet brass, jewelry, a glass and plexiglass The Music Rack 20 minutes. A music rack by artist-craftsman table, salt dough Christmas ornaments, a spinning wheel, ceramic Wendell Castle is included in the "Craft Multiples" exhibition and, teacups, and woven baskets. Because of space limitations, eleven in this film, Castle demonstrates his widely-recognized individual objects-including an Amish buggy, and a free balloon envelope method of lamination. He describes his unique method step-by-step- and carriage-are represented by large color photographs. Of the from the initial sketches to choosing the proper woods to final 126 craftsmen, the majority in their mid-20s and 30s, almost half finishing-and explains that he considers his furniture completed earn their living from their handcraft production, and over fifty only when the aesthetic and practical aspects are brought into per- percent live in rural areas. Through February 16. At Renwick. fect balance. Complete showings at 11 a.m., 12 noon and 1 p.m. Free. Grand Man Made Mobile: The Western Saddle Saddles which once Salon, Renwick Gallery. offered mobility to American settlers today offer beauty and variety to the design-conscious eye. This exhibition includes 16 examples, THU 28 ILLUSTRATED LECTURE/CONCERT mostly from the 19th century, and two informative slide presenta- tions. Through February 25, 1976. At Renwick. A hammer dulcimer with folding stand is included in the "Craft Multiples" exhibition and its craftsman, Sam Rizzetta of Barbours- Boxes and Bowls: Decorated Containers by 19th-Century ville, Virginia, will give a slide lecture on the making of this instru- Haida, Tlingit, Bella Bella, and Tsimshian Indian Artists ment of ancient derivation. A master of woodworking techniques, Second in a series of Renwick exhibitions of significant creative Rizzetta makes his own mosaic inlay, and his fragile hammers are works by Indians of North America. Catalog available. Through detailed with light wood laminations. A musician as well as a crafts- February 29, 1976. At Renwick. man, he will play a selection of traditional jigs, reels, hornpipes and waltzes. A practicing craftsman for 15 years, Rizzetta says he is "merely pursuing the kinds of creative expression I have loved best since childhood. For the present, these come together in the most pleasing proportions in designing, crafting and playing stringed in- struments." Admission free. At 8 p.m.; Grand Salon, Renwick Gallery. Continuing Exhibitions Academy: The Academic Tradition in American Art. Com- memorating the 150th anniversary of the National Academy of Design, this exhibition features 180 works by 124 artists. With the exception of several drawings, all of the works are by Academy members or associates born before 1900. In addition to the Academy's best-known artists, the exhibition also deliberately in- cludes those who were equally active but who are not as well-known today. Among the artists are Robert Brackman, Thomas Cole, Thomas Eakins, Robert Henri, Daniel Huntington, Leon Kroll, Frederick MacMonnies, Samuel F. B. Morse, William Page, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Maurice Sterne, Abbott Thayer, and Worthington Whittredge. An introductory section features drawings of casts and nudes, emphasizing the importance of the human figure as the chief instrument of artistic expression. Three chronological groupings of paintings and sculpture follow-works from 1825 to 1870, 1870 to

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